Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to support laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with rotational weekend work. The pay range starts at $17.20 per hour. Salary offers reflect factors such as relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market and organizational considerations. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The role handles specimen receiving, preparation, laboratory data entry, routine equipment and work-area upkeep, documentation, and quality assurance tasks. Employees complete required training and competency checklists and follow health and safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

One year of full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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 manage 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 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.
Ability to stand and work at a bench for long periods and to walk and/or stand frequently.
Manual dexterity to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.

Responsibilities

Receive, label, handle, and prepare specimens.
Assist with pre-analytical specimen preparation, including printing labels, uncapping and capping specimen 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 laboratory equipment.
Assist in 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 departmental pending and overdue lists by searching, locating, following up, and filing appropriate documentation.
Perform departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides, 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, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage 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 buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.