Automation Operator Representative

Quest DiagnosticsSeattle, WA
$29 - $33Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Operator Representative coordinates implementation and operations issues for automated sorting and aliquoting instruments within the Technical Operation department. This role supports general specimen flow and delivery to Technical Departments and Manual Technical Operations. The representative will coordinate communication with vendors to identify, document, and resolve problems, and work in partnership with Specimen Management, Technical, and Biomedical Engineering. Key responsibilities include ensuring all maintenance and changes are documented, completing compliance training, coordinating quality assurance requirements, and tracking/reporting metrics for productivity, defects, and maintenance.

Requirements

  • Relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained.

Responsibilities

  • Daily operation of front-end automation instruments [sorters and aliquoters] for all workcycles.
  • Supports general specimen flow and delivery to Technical Departments and Manual Technical Operations.
  • Coordinates communication for the BU with the vendor to identify, document and resolve problems and issues.
  • Work in partnership with Specimen Management, Technical, and Biomedical Engineering.
  • Effectively communicate up and down stream of the specimen flow.
  • Ensure that all maintenance, hardware and software changes are documented as required.
  • Complete all Compliance Training for their position within Technical Operations.
  • Coordinate National Quality Assurance and College of American Pathologists requirements for Technical Operations [Manual and Automated].
  • Know and Understand all Functions of the Department.
  • May be actively involved in special projects.
  • Track and report metrics required for monitoring productivity, defects and maintenance including control charts where applicable.

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
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