Entry-Level Lab Assistant: Hands-On Science & Growth

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

healthyMINDS program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Holidays + MyDay off

401(k) match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc. is hiring a Lab Assistant I for Shelton, CT, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role involves supporting the lab with sample handling, equipment readiness, and basic waived tests under supervision.

Pay range is $17.20 - $24.08 per hour, with eligibility for annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits. Candidates with a HS diploma are encouraged to apply and join a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides a wide variety of support for assigned lab department.
• 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.
• Performs waived tests under supervision
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Picks up samples

Answers calls

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Inc. is hiring a Lab Assistant I for Shelton, CT, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role involves supporting the lab with sample handling, equipment readiness, and basic waived tests under supervision.

Pay range is $17.20 - $24.08 per hour, with eligibility for annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits. Candidates with a HS diploma are encouraged to apply and join a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader.