Prep Lab Assistant

Quest Diagnostics•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•$19

About The Position

The Prep Lab Assistant provides a wide variety of support for the assigned laboratory department. The role handles specimen pickup, sorting, preparation, distribution, and storage; prepares laboratory materials and samples for testing; supports testing and result workflows under supervision; maintains laboratory equipment and work areas; and assists with quality assurance, inventory, training, and process improvement activities. The position is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the Serology Tech Ops Support department, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Accurate and detail-oriented work.
Flexibility to meet department scheduling needs.
Flexibility to work in other departments as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Pick up samples from accessioning and sort them into appropriate racks.
Answer phones and direct calls 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 maintain the work area in a clean, organized condition.
Perform waived tests under supervision.
Seek specimens as needed.
Follow all PPE requirements.
Maintain designated laboratory equipment.
Perform assigned QA/QC duties, such as eyewash checks and temperature readings.
Load urines 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 tissue grinding and centrifuging.
Credit unacceptable or duplicate test requests and identify which sites and specimens are acceptable for testing.
Place anaerobic culture plates in appropriate bags.
Load blood bottles into the Bactec machine and place culture plates in incubators.
Print and separate worksheets.
Prepare concentrates and trichrome slides for ova and parasites.
Prepare 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, the training manual, 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 who work 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness.
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.