Lab Assistant II
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At a glance
Job overview
Quest Diagnostics Inc is hiring a Lab Assistant II. The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions with precision and accuracy to support professional staff and facilitate production. This role involves handling specimens, assisting with pre-analytical preparation, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean work environment. The assistant also helps monitor pending lists, manages documentation, and performs data entry in laboratory information systems.
Key focus areas include Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation, Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens, and Record digital temperature and notify licensed personnel if out of range.
Successful candidates bring 1 Year Full-Time Technical Or Clinical Laboratory Experience, High School Diploma Or Equivalent, and Lift And Carry Objects 1 To 10 Pounds Frequently. Important skills include Follow Series Of Steps, Detail-Oriented, Work Independently, Establish Work Priorities, Handle Several Tasks Simultaneously, and Communication.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
1 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Compensation
$17.20 - $25.72 / Hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Shift
First Shift (Day)
Job Description
Job Description
Lab Assistant II - Paterson, NJ, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with rotational weekends
Department: Managed Labs Admin
Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.
Pay range: $17.20 - $25.72 / hour
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 information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
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!
Responsibilities:
Perform specimen receiving, labeling,handlingand preparation.
Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g.,printing labels,uncap/cap specimen tubes,aliquot specimens,prepare racks, worklists, enter/scanspecimensand load automated instruments).
Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
Assist in preparation of chemicals,reagentsand solutions.
Clean, organize and maintain work area,glasswareand laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, asneeded).
Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.
Perform other departmental tasks such asfiling,archivingand retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone.
Dispose of biohazardous material.
Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
Comply with all health and safety policies,proceduresand practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Qualifications:
Required WorkExperience:
One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
Frequent walking and/or standing.
May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manual dexterity.
Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Skills:
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 towork independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously andeffectively with supervisors,co-workersand clients.
Ability to deal with client information in a confidentialmanner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,Exceland Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma is Preferred - Florida Only (Required)
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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.
or any other legally protected status.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
64374
Job Type
Full Time
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