Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Anderson, WI

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to assist laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The position is in Anderson, Indiana, with a Wednesday-to-Wednesday schedule from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Pay starts at $17.20 per hour. The employee 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; 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 role handles specimen receiving, labeling, preparation, and data entry; supports laboratory staff with routine tasks and quality duties; maintains equipment and work areas; and complies with health and safety requirements, including use of personal protective equipment. The duties listed are a general description and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

One year of full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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 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 Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Ability to stand and work at a bench for long periods and walk or stand frequently.
Ability to use manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses requiring significant manual dexterity.
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.

Responsibilities

Receive, label, handle, and prepare specimens.
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 maintenance on some equipment.
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.
Help 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 QA/QC 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

Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits from day one for full-time employees working 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.