Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$17

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to assist laboratory professionals and facilitate production. The role supports specimen intake and pre-analytical preparation, routine equipment and work-area upkeep, laboratory documentation and data entry, quality assurance and quality control tasks, and compliance with health and safety procedures. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is scheduled Saturday through Monday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

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 accurately 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.
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.
Ability to stand and work at a bench for long periods, with frequent walking and/or standing.
Manual dexterity to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is listed as preferred for Florida only.

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 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 departmental 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

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.