Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Lewisville, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to assist laboratory professional staff and support production in the Special Chemistry department. The role is based in Lewisville, Texas, with a Friday-to-Monday schedule from 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Employees must be available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, for the first 3–4 weeks of training. The position pays $17.20 or more per hour. An employee may be eligible for shift differentials of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; further details are provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers take into account factors such as relevant skills, training, experience, education, applicable certifications, market conditions, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The employer offers benefits and programs to support employees and their families. Depending on whether the position is part-time or full-time, available benefits may include medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision coverage, well-being programs, health assessments, mental health support, vacation and health/flex time, holidays and a personal day, financial coaching, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, annual incentive plans, matching gifts, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

One year of full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
Basic knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to follow a series of steps consistently without confusion or errors and retain information once learned.
Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish work priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
Communication and interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
Ability to handle client information confidentially.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Ability to stand and work at a bench for long periods and to walk and/or stand frequently.
Ability to use manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatus requiring significant manual dexterity.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1–10 pounds frequently, 11–25 pounds occasionally, and 36–50 pounds seldom; objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
Use of personal protective equipment is required.

Responsibilities

Receive, label, handle, and prepare specimens.
Assist with pre-analytical specimen preparation, including printing labels, uncapping and capping tubes, aliquoting specimens, preparing racks and worklists, entering or scanning specimens, and loading automated instruments.
Record digital temperatures and notify licensed personnel when a temperature is out of range.
Perform routine maintenance on some instruments.
Assist with preparing chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
Clean, organize, and maintain the work area, glassware, and laboratory equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets as needed.
Help monitor department pending and overdue lists by searching for and locating items, following up, and filing appropriate documentation.
Perform departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides or blocks, reports, requisitions, and other paperwork, and answering the telephone.
Dispose of biohazardous material.
Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
Perform quality assurance and quality control duties as assigned.
Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
Comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and practices, and use personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day 1 medical and supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees who work 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.