Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Indianapolis, IN

3d•$17

About The Position

Performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to assist laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The position supports specimen processing, laboratory preparation and maintenance, records and documentation, and quality assurance activities while following health and safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.

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 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 interact courteously and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
Ability to handle client information confidentially.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and in 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, with frequent walking and/or standing.
Manual dexterity to use a variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.
A high school diploma or equivalent is listed under Education; the posting also states that a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for Florida only.

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 outside the acceptable range.
Perform routine maintenance on some instruments.
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.
Monitor departmental pending and overdue lists by searching, locating, following up, and filing appropriate documentation.
Perform departmental administrative tasks, including 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 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 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.
Potential annual performance bonus compensation.