Lab Assistant (Prep Lab Assistant)

Quest Diagnostics•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant (Prep Lab Assistant) position in Tampa, FL, operates from Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM. The pay range starts at $17.75+ per hour, with potential shift differentials for second and third shifts. Salary offers are determined by factors such as relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market/organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonuses. The company offers comprehensive benefits designed to support employees' physical, financial, and developmental well-being. Benefits may include Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full-time employees working 30+ hours, well-being programs, a mental health program, vacation and health/flex time, paid holidays, financial coaching, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, annual incentive plans, matching gifts, and education assistance. Career advancement opportunities are also available.

Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods of time
Accurate worker, detail-oriented
Flexible with respect to department scheduling needs.
Flexible to work in other departments as needed.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Responsibilities

Picks up samples from accessioning and sorts samples into appropriate racks.
Answers phone and directs calls appropriately.
Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies.
Inventories and orders warehouse supply items.
Sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate setup hood.
Manages specimen library within established time frames.
Decontaminates work areas as designated.
Performs waived tests under supervision.
Seeks specimens as needed.
Maintains work area in clean and organized condition.
Follows all PPE requirements.
Maintains designated laboratory equipment.
Performs QA/QC duties as assigned (eyewash checks, temperature readings etc...)
Loads urines onto Atlas for urinalysis.
Resolves unverified pending list for occult bloods and urinalysis.
Inoculates appropriate microbiology media based on site given.
Prepares samples for processing i.e. tissue grinders, centrifuging.
Credits unacceptable / duplicate test requests, knows what sites and specimens are acceptable for testing.
Places anaerobic culture plates in appropriate bags.
Loads blood bottles into Bactec machine.
Prints and separates worksheets.
Puts culture plates in incubators.
Prepares concentrates and trichrome slides for ova and parasites.
Prepares samples for DNA probes.
Prepares malaria smears.
Prepares tubes for Giardia antigens and cryptosporidium EIA.
Performs and finalizes occult blood results.
Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, crediting, and resulting as needed.
Disposes of biohazardous and chemical waste.
Completes PAL forms appropriately.
Provides input regarding procedures, training manual, and checklists.
Assists with department quality and process improvement projects.
Sets up media and supplies for assigned work area.
Completes training checklists and competency testing appropriately.
Discards specimens weekly.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical
supplemental health
dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program
Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "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, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities