Lab Assistant II

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.

Responsibilities

• All responsibilities of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and II; meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality
• Identifies problems with specimen types vs test orders, missing information, improperly positioned bar code labels, etc. with regard to load building, aliquoting, and test add processing
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimens received with load building to correct departments
• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to ensure cross-functional support
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including safety and compliance
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing the ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services
• Sorts, racks, picks up and delivers specimens to the laboratory, specimen storage, operates centrifuge, aliquots

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Medical background required which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Must have familiarity with personal computers, basic Windows-based software
• Good typing skills

Preferred Work Experience

One year experience in a laboratory environment or a production setting

Pay

Pay range: $21.09 - $23.09 / 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

• 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

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM