Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Lewisville, TX

11d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions precisely and accurately to support laboratory professionals 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. The first 3–4 weeks of training require availability Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The position includes specimen receiving, labeling, handling, and preparation; assisting with pre-analytical specimen processing; maintaining equipment and work areas; supporting quality assurance and quality control; and entering data in laboratory information systems. The assistant also completes assigned administrative and departmental tasks and follows health and safety procedures, including use of 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 consistently without confusion or errors 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 Word, Excel, 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 variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.
High school diploma or equivalent is listed under Education; the posting states that a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for Florida only and required.

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 temperatures are 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.
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 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, including required use of personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day 1 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.