Evening Lab Assistant II — 2nd Shift (Kokomo)

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day 1

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance through MyQuest

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Kokomo, IN is seeking a Lab Assistant II to support routine laboratory functions from 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm, with rotating weekends. The role emphasizes precise labeling, specimen handling, LIS data entry, and compliance with health and safety policies.

Qualifications include one year in a technical or clinical lab, ability to stand long hours, and strong attention to detail. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow a series of steps without confusion and errors, and retain information.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens and load automated instruments.
• Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Comply with health and safety policies and use PPE as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Follow procedures

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

LIS proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Kokomo, IN is seeking a Lab Assistant II to support routine laboratory functions from 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm, with rotating weekends. The role emphasizes precise labeling, specimen handling, LIS data entry, and compliance with health and safety policies.

Qualifications include one year in a technical or clinical lab, ability to stand long hours, and strong attention to detail. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and performance-based incentives.