Lab Assistant II
About The Position
The Pre-Analytical Assistant II in the Tech Ops Department performs all functions of a Pre-Analytical Assistant I, along with additional functions. The role supports specimen processing and laboratory operations, including load building, aliquoting, test-add processing, and ensuring specimens are directed to the correct departments. The position is in Irving, Texas, with a Sunday-through-Thursday schedule from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Pay starts at $17.20 per hour; eligible employees may receive shift differential for some or all hours worked on second or third shift. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
- Familiarity with personal computers and basic Windows-based software.
- Good typing skills.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a laboratory environment or production setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform all responsibilities of Pre-Analytical Assistant I and II and meet or exceed Pre-Analytical Assistant I productivity and quality standards.
- Solve more complex problems on a routine basis.
- Understand how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops affect testing departments and result quality.
- Identify issues involving specimen types and test orders, missing information, improperly positioned barcode labels, load building, aliquoting, and test-add processing.
- Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimens received to build loads for the correct departments.
- Complete required written documentation legibly, understandably, and within assigned time frames.
- Meet quality and production standards within six months of completing training.
- Learn additional Tech Ops and Specimen Processing functions to provide cross-functional support.
- Adhere to Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including safety and compliance requirements.
- Research test-ordering information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
- Sort, rack, pick up, and deliver specimens to the laboratory and specimen storage.
- Operate a centrifuge and aliquot specimens.
- 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 a buy-up option.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
