Medical Technologist I applicants have rated the interview process at Quest Diagnostics with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 72% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Medical Technologist I roles take an average of 27 days to get hired, when considering 36 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Quest Diagnostics overall takes an average of 22 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Quest Diagnostics as a Medical Technologist I according to 36 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 22%
Phone interview: 19%
Drug test: 15%
Skills test: 15%
Background check: 10%
Personality test: 7%
Presentation: 4%
Group panel interview: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Quest Diagnostics in Dec 2020
Interview
Was straightforward and the questions that were asked were very open ended so it was very flexible to answer. They also seemed interested in the answers. I was very appealled how much they cared
I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Quest Diagnostics (Clifton, NJ)
Interview
Quick, Very professional. Asked a lot about experiences and team work. Years of lab experience. What do you see yourself down the line. Your preferred department to work in. What are your strengths.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Quest Diagnostics (Jersey City, NJ) in May 2025
Interview
Short interview with in depth question.Prepare by describing your experience with procedures like blood typing and cross-matching, how you ensure safety and compliance, and how you handle challenging situations like shortages or difficult donors, using the STAR method for behavioral questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. What experience do you have working in a blood bank laboratory?
I applied online. I interviewed at Quest Diagnostics
Interview
Relatively easy answer in terms of situations. Use the star technique. Ensure that your experience is set in stone and you should excel. The environment is very welcoming and they keep you informed during the process.