Glassware Technician II

Quest Diagnostics•Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Glassware Technician II picks up used glassware from technical departments, washes and sterilizes laboratory equipment, and distributes cleaned items to the appropriate clinical laboratory sections for storage. The role also supports department documentation and helps train new employees. The incumbent is expected to comply with company and departmental policies and procedures. The position is located in Chantilly, Virginia, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The stated pay range is $17.20 to $24.36 per hour. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Requirements

One year of full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Competence using department computer systems and PCs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to follow a series of steps continuously without confusion or error.
Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
Ability to retain information once learned.
Ability to interact courteously and respectfully with coworkers and internal and external customers.
Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
Finger dexterity to manipulate small objects during cleaning and sterilization duties.
Manual dexterity to place and arrange articles in sterilizers, cabinets, and on shelves.
Ability to handle glassware carefully and avoid breakage.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to work in an area with constant equipment noise.

Nice To Haves

Experience using sterilizers.

Responsibilities

Complete code purple checklists.
Decontaminate work areas and change gas cylinders.
Prepare month-end documentation for review.
Perform routine maintenance on Tubewriter and other non-technical equipment.
Provide input regarding training and checklists.
Organize materials delivered by the warehouse.
Inform supervisory personnel of suspected problems.
Wash laboratory equipment, including glassware, instrument parts, trays, and pans, according to established methods.
Label tubes for testing and reagent preparation.
Examine cleaned equipment for breakage and discard damaged or broken equipment in accordance with department procedures.
Deliver cleaned items to the appropriate clinical laboratory sections for storage.
Sterilize glassware and instrument parts using an autoclave.
Prepare special cleaning solutions that do not require quantitative measurement.
Order replacement glassware for technical departments as needed.
Clean, organize, and maintain the work area.
Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
Follow established safety procedures.
Perform special projects and other duties assigned by the supervisor, as well as other ancillary duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual, no-cost health assessment program.
Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program.
Vacation and health/flex time.
Six holidays plus one “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, with a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.