Technical Lab - Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

Quest Diagnostics•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production. This role involves a range of tasks from specimen handling to data recording and reagent preparation, contributing to the overall efficiency of the laboratory.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
Ability to retain information once learned.
Ability to interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
Must follow all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant training is helpful.
Math and science courses are preferred.

Responsibilities

Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.
Performing routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
Centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts), and specimen storage and retrieval.
Preparing reagents and media in the department.
Preparing specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.
Performing QA/QC duties as assigned.
Resolving pending lists.
Finding missing samples.
Decontaminating work areas.
Performing weekly radioactive wipe tests.
Maintaining files for department records.
Changing gas cylinders.
Following all PPE requirements and safety regulations.
Using the laboratory computer system and operating PCs.
Disposing of biohazardous material.
Completing training and competency checklists as appropriate.