Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Lewisville, TX

6d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to support laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. This role is in the Special Chemistry department in Lewisville, Texas, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The position handles specimen receiving and preparation, routine equipment and work-area upkeep, laboratory information system data entry, and other departmental support tasks while following health and safety policies.

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 learned information.
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 is listed as required; the posting notes that a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for Florida only.
Ability to stand and work at a bench for long periods, with frequent walking and/or standing.
Ability to use a variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatus requiring significant manual dexterity.
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.

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 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.
Monitor department 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 quality assurance and quality control 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 coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost health assessment through 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 buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans; the posting also states that successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.
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.