Lab Assistant I

Quest DiagnosticsMarlborough, MA
$17 - $26Onsite

About The Position

Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to join a world-class, state-of-the-art laboratory and build a long-term career with an industry leader. No laboratory experience? No problem. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed while helping you develop valuable skills in specimen handling, testing requirements, quality standards, laboratory operations, analytical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. As you grow, you'll gain experience working alongside talented technical professionals, build confidence in a fast-paced environment, and develop the foundation for future career opportunities in laboratory science and healthcare. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to be part of something meaningful, we'd love to help you take the first step toward a career with endless possibilities. Join our team and discover how every specimen tells a story, every role matters, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference. We are currently seeking a dedicated, highly accurate, and energetic Pre-analytical Assistant to join our operations. In this role, you will manage the critical first physical steps of the laboratory testing process. You will be the vital link between sample arrival and clinical analysis, ensuring that patient samples arriving from Patient Service Centers (PSCs) and internal processing are efficiently unpacked, accurately sorted, and swiftly delivered to our testing departments.

Requirements

  • Dependable
  • Detail-oriented
  • Eager to learn

Nice To Haves

  • Laboratory experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage the critical first physical steps of the laboratory testing process.
  • Ensure patient samples arriving from Patient Service Centers (PSCs) and internal processing are efficiently unpacked, accurately sorted, and swiftly delivered to our testing departments.

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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