Lab Assistant (Prep Lab Assistant)

Quest Diagnostics•Tampa, FL

7h•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant provides a wide variety of support for an assigned laboratory department. The role performs specimen handling and preparation, supports laboratory workflows and equipment, maintains supplies and work areas, and carries out assigned quality assurance, quality control, and process improvement activities. The position is located in Tampa, Florida, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Flexibility with respect to department scheduling needs.
Flexibility to work in other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

Pick up samples from accessioning and sort them into appropriate racks.
Answer phone calls and direct them appropriately.
Unpack and store reagents and supplies.
Inventory and order warehouse supply items.
Sort samples and distribute them to the appropriate setup hood; manage the specimen library within established time frames.
Decontaminate designated work areas and keep the work area clean and organized.
Perform waived tests under supervision and seek specimens as needed.
Follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Maintain designated laboratory equipment.
Perform assigned QA/QC duties, such as eyewash checks and temperature readings.
Load urine samples onto Atlas for urinalysis and resolve unverified pending lists for occult bloods and urinalysis.
Inoculate appropriate microbiology media based on the site given.
Prepare samples for processing, including using tissue grinders and centrifuges.
Credit unacceptable or duplicate test requests and determine which sites and specimens are acceptable for testing.
Place anaerobic culture plates in appropriate bags and load blood bottles into the Bactec machine.
Print and separate worksheets and put culture plates in incubators.
Prepare concentrates and trichrome slides for ova and parasites, samples for DNA probes, malaria smears, and tubes for Giardia antigens and cryptosporidium EIA.
Perform and finalize occult blood results.
Use laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, crediting, and resulting as needed.
Dispose of biohazardous and chemical waste.
Complete PAL forms appropriately.
Provide input regarding procedures, training manuals, and checklists.
Assist with department quality and process improvement projects.
Set up media and supplies for the assigned work area.
Complete training checklists and competency testing appropriately.
Discard specimens weekly.
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.
Potential annual performance bonus compensation.
Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all hours on second shift and 15% for some or all hours on third shift.