Lab Assistant II
About The Position
The Lab Assistant II, identified in the description as a Pre-Analytical Assistant II in the Tech Ops Department, performs the functions of a Pre-Analytical Assistant I as well as additional duties. The role supports specimen processing and laboratory operations, including load building, aliquoting, test-add processing, and delivering specimens to the laboratory and specimen storage. The position is based in Irving, Texas, and is scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The employee is expected to meet quality and productivity standards within six months of completing training, solve routine complex problems, and learn additional Tech Ops and Specimen Processing functions to provide cross-functional support. Compensation starts at $17.20 per hour. The employee may be eligible for a shift differential for some or all hours worked on second or third shift, and 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 a Pre-Analytical Assistant I and meet or exceed that role’s productivity and quality standards.
- Solve more complex problems on a routine basis.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops affect testing departments and result quality.
- Identify issues involving specimen types versus test orders, missing information, and improperly positioned barcode labels in relation to load building, aliquoting, and test-add processing.
- Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimens received when building loads for the correct departments.
- Complete required written documentation legibly, understandably, and within the assigned time frame.
- Meet quality and production standards within six months of completing training.
- Learn additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to provide cross-functional support.
- Follow Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including safety and compliance requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Develop the ability to research test-ordering information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services, in accordance with compliance policies.
- Sort, rack, pick up, and deliver specimens to the laboratory and specimen storage.
- Operate a centrifuge and aliquot specimens.
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.
- 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
