Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics • Lewisville, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to assist laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The role is in the Special Chemistry department in Lewisville, Texas, and is scheduled Friday through Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM. Availability Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM is required for the first 3–4 weeks of training. Pay starts at $17.20 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential 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. Successful candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

The position includes specimen receiving and preparation, routine instrument and work-area upkeep, data entry, assigned quality assurance and quality control activities, and related administrative tasks. The role requires compliance with health and safety policies and use of personal protective equipment. Duties listed are a general description and are not exhaustive.

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 without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis 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 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 walk and/or stand frequently.
• Manual dexterity to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.
• Availability to work Friday through Tuesday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, and Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, during the first 3–4 weeks of training.

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 if a temperature is out of 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.
• Assist with monitoring departmental pending and overdue lists by searching, locating, 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 QA/QC 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

• Medical, 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.
• Potential annual performance bonus compensation.
• Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED