Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics•Evansville, IN

7h•$14 - $22

About The Position

Performs routine laboratory functions precisely and accurately to assist laboratory professional staff and facilitate production. The role includes receiving, labeling, handling, and preparing specimens; supporting pre-analytical specimen processing; recording temperatures; performing routine instrument maintenance; preparing chemicals and reagents; maintaining the work area and equipment; monitoring pending and overdue lists; handling documentation and telephone inquiries; disposing of biohazardous material; entering data in laboratory information systems; and performing assigned quality assurance and quality control duties. The position requires compliance with health and safety policies and use of personal protective equipment.

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 information once learned.
Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
Communication and interpersonal skills to work 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 and walk and/or stand frequently.
Manual dexterity to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.

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 work areas, glassware, and laboratory equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets as needed.
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, including using personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day 1 medical and 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 buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.
Eligible candidates may receive annual performance bonus compensation.