Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Lewisville, TX

4d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to support laboratory professionals and facilitate production. The position is in Clinical Toxicology Technology Operations Support in Lewisville, Texas, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM. The employee must be available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, for the first 3–4 weeks of training. Pay starts at $17.20 per hour; a shift differential may apply to some or all hours worked on second or third shift. Eligible employees may also receive annual performance bonus compensation. The role handles and prepares specimens, supports pre-analytical work, monitors and records temperatures, performs routine instrument maintenance, and assists with preparing laboratory materials. It also includes maintaining work areas and equipment, tracking pending and overdue work, handling departmental records and calls, disposing of biohazardous material, entering data in laboratory information systems, and completing assigned quality assurance, quality control, training, and safety duties. The work requires frequent walking or standing and the ability to stand at a bench for extended periods. Duties may involve lifting and carrying objects, using manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments, and performing tasks requiring significant manual dexterity. Personal protective equipment is required, and the employee must comply with health and safety policies and practices.

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 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 perform frequent walking and/or standing.
Ability to use manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatus requiring significant manual dexterity.
Able to lift and carry objects: 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.
Must use personal protective equipment and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent 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 when temperatures are 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 for and locating items, 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 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.