Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Anderson, IN

5d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions precisely and accurately to assist laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The role is based in Anderson, Indiana, and works Wednesday to Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM. 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. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications where applicable, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The position handles and prepares specimens, supports pre-analytical processing, records temperatures, performs routine equipment maintenance, assists with preparing laboratory materials, maintains work areas and equipment, handles departmental documentation and administrative tasks, enters data into laboratory information systems, and performs assigned quality assurance and quality control duties. The role requires compliance with health and safety policies and use of personal protective equipment. The normal performance of duties may involve frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 1 to 10 pounds, occasional handling of objects weighing 11 to 25 pounds, and seldom handling objects weighing 36 to 50 pounds. Objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. The role also requires standing and working at a bench for long periods, frequent walking and/or standing, and manual dexterity to use manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses. One year of full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is listed under Education; the posting also states that a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred in Florida only and required.

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 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 under Education; the posting states this is preferred in Florida only and required.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1 to 10 pounds frequently, 11 to 25 pounds occasionally, and 36 to 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 variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment.

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 instrument maintenance on some equipment.
Assist in preparing chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
Clean, organize, and maintain work areas, 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 tasks such as filing, archiving, and retrieving slides, 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 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 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.