Lab Assistant Hiring Event

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming specimen transport bags from Patient Service Centers (PSCs) and internal laboratory departments.
• Carefully unpack specimens while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Sort and organize specimens by testing department, priority, and temperature requirements.
• Deliver specimens promptly and accurately to the appropriate laboratory departments to support testing turnaround times.
• Perform visual quality checks to verify specimen containers are properly labeled, securely capped, and free from damage prior to delivery.
• Maintain an organized workflow to ensure the continuous movement of specimens throughout the laboratory.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures, including proper handling of biohazardous materials and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and company compliance policies at all times.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff to resolve routing questions and ensure timely specimen delivery.
• Participate in training and continuously learn laboratory layout, specimen routing procedures, and department workflows.

Requirements

Preferred Work Experience: Previous experience in a production environment
Knowledge Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

• Minimal data entry skills

Benefits

• 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!

Pay

Pay range: $20.10 - $22.01 / hour

Schedule

Not specified