Lab Assistant II - Microbiology

Quest Diagnostics•Royal Oak, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine laboratory functions precisely and accurately to assist laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The role involves specimen receiving, labeling, handling, preparation, and entry of data into laboratory information systems. The Lab Assistant II also supports routine equipment maintenance, preparation of chemicals and reagents, work-area upkeep, and departmental administrative tasks, while following health and safety practices and using required personal protective equipment. This position is based in Royal Oak, Michigan, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with rotational weekends. The employee 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.

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 without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis 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.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling, and preparation.
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.
Assist with monitoring department 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 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

Day 1 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 a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.
Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.