Lab Associate I - Serology

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• . - Requirements: Required Work Experience: For Lab Associates in Histopathology or Cytology departments the following qualifications are required: Basic knowledge of operating non-complex equipment. Also maybe Physical And Mental Requirements? Could be considered requirements. We'll include both required work experience and physical/mental requirements under Requirements. - Qualifications: Preferred Work Experience 1 – 2 years of laboratory experience preferred. Knowledge (working knowledge of reagent stability and storage, awareness of factors that influence test results). Education (High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Some College Courses Two to three years of college courses preferred). Also maybe other qualifications like "Other automation skills helpful." but that's skill. - Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong typing skills desirable. Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with management, co-workers, and clients. Other automation skills helpful. - Benefits: list of benefits. - Pay: Pay range: $20.44 - $26.32 / hour plus mention about salary offers based on factors, annual performance bonus compensation. - Schedule: Work Schedule: Rotating Schedule, 7:30AM to 4:00PM. We must not repeat job title as heading. Also not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: Equal Opportunity Employer, etc. Also remove "About The Team" maybe incorporate into About the role? Could add a sentence about Quest Diagnostics honoring service members etc. That's about the team but could be included in About the role? Might be considered extra but not prohibited. However instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could include that in About the role as extra sentence. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We must output only HTML fragment. Let's craft. Structure:

  About the role

  Lab Associate I position located in San Juan Capistrano, CA, within the Serology department. This role works a rotating schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and provides general support for the laboratory, assisting licensed personnel with pre‑analytic and post‑analytic activities, specimen handling, equipment preparation, inventory, and record‑keeping while maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

  Responsibilities

  • Prepares and organizes samples for testing (sample racking, aliquoting, tube preparation).
  • Labels, handles, processes or prepares specimens; manages transportation and storage.
  • Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving them appropriately.
  • Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance; notifies technical staff of equipment problems.
  • Assists licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non‑CA) in pre‑analytic and post‑analytic testing activities (other than trainees) in a licensed clinical laboratory.
  • Prepares pre‑analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed‑volume measuring devices; submits documentation for approval.
  • Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures, formulas, stock solutions and fixed‑volume measuring devices.
  • Maintains inventory of consumable items (reagents and supplies); orders, unpacks, logs, dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock.
  • Performs inventory of laboratory items, including restocking benches and equipment inventory.
  • Sorts and accessions incoming specimens into the appropriate LIS, then delivers to designated testing areas.
  • Performs data entry or transcribes data from previously recorded results to computer for data reduction and prepares for licensed personnel's review.
  • Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
  • Assists in the performance of quality control procedures.
  • Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.
  • Identifies specimen problems and demonstrates ability to appropriately resolve or elevate to licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non‑CA).
  • Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages.
  • Maintains confidentiality of client information.
  • Helps ensure laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
  • Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices; required to use personal protective equipment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of operating non‑complex equipment (required for Lab Associates in Histopathology or Cytology departments).
  • Physical ability to lift and carry objects: 1‑10 lb frequently, 11‑25 lb occasionally, 26‑50 lb seldom; objects >50 lb only with assistance.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand.
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
  • Good eye‑hand coordination.

  Qualifications

  • Preferred: 1–2 years of laboratory experience.
  • Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
  • Awareness of factors that influence test results.
  • Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (required); some college courses (two to three years) preferred.

  Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong typing skills desirable.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with management, co‑workers, and clients.
  • Other automation skills helpful.

  Benefits

  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees working 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 more.

  Pay

  Pay range: $20.44 – $26.32 per hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and applicable certifications; market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

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  Schedule

  Rotating schedule, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

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