Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Lewisville, TX

3d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to support laboratory professionals and facilitate production. The position is in the Clinical Toxicology department in Lewisville, Texas, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The employee must be available for Monday–Friday training from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the first three to four weeks.

Requirements

At least 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 accurately and consistently and retain information once learned.
Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish 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 Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Laboratory Information Systems.
Ability to stand and work at a bench for extended periods and walk and/or stand frequently.
Manual dexterity to use a variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatus.
Able to frequently lift and carry 1–10 pounds, occasionally lift and carry 11–25 pounds, and seldom lift or carry 36–50 pounds; objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.

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 readings are out of range.
Perform routine maintenance on some instruments.
Assist with preparation of chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
Clean, organize, and maintain work areas, glassware, and laboratory equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets as needed.
Monitor departmental 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 assigned quality assurance and quality control duties.
Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
Comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and practices, and use required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day-one medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits 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 buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.