My Quest Story - James Murphy, Jr.

I’ve only been at Quest Diagnostics for one year, but I’m Team Quest. I don’t plan on leaving.

I’ve been mastering music and creating beats since 1998. I like R&B and techno. But after COVID hit, I was looking to do something new and wanted a job where I could be active.

After trying to drive and deliver with a few companies and working graveyard shifts, Quest reached out to me.  

I said to myself, “That sounds like a good job.” I applied and it has worked out for me.

I’m an advanced swing route services representative, which means I know every route. I can cover any route if there is a call-out or someone is on vacation. I am a fast learner, and this keeps things from getting boring.

I am walking sometimes 10,000 to 15,000 steps a day now. I am outside and talking to people. I’m not the type of person who could do the same route and same thing every day. I would stagnate. I like working mornings, nights, weekends. I like to move around and keep going. I’m never the “no” guy. To me, it isn’t a hard job – it’s fun.   

No matter what kind of music you make, it’s about mastering it. That’s what I’m doing at Quest. I’m always looking to improve my skill level and keep things interesting.

Interested in a purpose-driven career? Check out the Quest Careers site: Working at Quest Diagnostics