Lab Assistant I - Microbiology

Quest Diagnostics•Grand Rapids, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Lab Assistant I to provide a wide variety of support for an assigned laboratory department. The role is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, with rotational weekend work. The employee may be eligible for a shift differential for some or all hours worked on second or third shift; details would be provided if an offer is extended. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Quest Diagnostics encourages veterans to apply and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide a wide variety of support for the assigned laboratory department.
Pick up samples from accessioning and sort samples into appropriate racks.
Answer phone calls and direct them appropriately.
Unpack and store reagents and supplies.
Inventory and order warehouse supply items.
Sort samples and distribute them to the appropriate setup hood.
Manage the specimen library within established time frames.
Perform waived tests under supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
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.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.
Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.