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Weekend Specimen Processor Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

... weekends Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a ... Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

... weekends Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a ... Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

... weekends Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a ... Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

... weekends Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a ... Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

... weekends Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a ... Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

... weekends Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a ... Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ... Must have flexibility, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ... Must have flexibility, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be ...

Aptive

Phlebotomist

Bedford, MA · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

The employee may be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime . * On-call or standby duties ... Perform specimen processing, including send-out preparation. Patient Identification & Safety

Aptive

Phlebotomist

Bedford, MA

$18 - $22.25/hr

The employee may be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime . * On-call or standby duties ... Perform specimen processing, including send-out preparation. Patient Identification & Safety

Aptive

Phlebotomist

Bedford, MA · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

The employee may be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime . * On-call or standby duties ... Perform specimen processing, including send-out preparation. Patient Identification & Safety

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How much do weekend specimen processor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend specimen processor in Boston, MA is $19.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.26 and $19.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Specimen Processor vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectWeekend Specimen Processor
CertificationsTypically none required; some labs prefer phlebotomy or processing certifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, processing specimens during weekends
Job DutiesPreparing, labeling, and sorting specimens; ensuring proper storage

While both roles work in laboratory environments, Weekend Specimen Processors focus on specimen preparation during weekends, often with minimal certifications. Laboratory Technicians have broader responsibilities, including testing and analysis, and usually require formal certifications. The roles differ mainly in scope and schedule, but both are essential in lab operations.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Specimen Processor job openings in Boston, MA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,713 per year, or $19.6 per hour.
Specimen Technician I

Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics

Marlborough, MA • On-site

$16.60/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

ExamOne rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 103 rated laboratories

Job description


Specimen Technician I - Marlborough, MA, Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends
Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services to kick start your career? Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team!
Pay range: $20.10 - $22.01/ hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
  • Best-in-class well-being programs
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
  • healthyMINDS mental health program
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
  • FinFit financial coaching and services
  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Annual incentive plans
  • Matching gifts program
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • and so much more!

Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
  • Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting
  • Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities
  • Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
  • Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
  • Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Qualifications
Qualifications:
  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • No experience required
  • Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred
  • Must have flexibility, majority of work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be required

About the Team
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

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