Lab Assistant II - Generalist

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
• Affixes labels to specimens and handles and prepares specimens for testing.
• Assists with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens and load automated instruments).
• Records digital temperature; notifies licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Assists in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).
• Assists with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.
• Performs other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone.
• Disposes of biohazardous material.
• Enters data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures and practices.

Qualifications

• One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an on-going basis and retain the information once learned.
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

About the Role

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Benefits

• Benefits Information Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.
• On-call Employees Are Eligible For 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.