Evening Lab Associate I: Sample Prep & Chemistry Support

Quest Diagnostics; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance through MyQuest

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics - Special Chemistry department in San Juan Capistrano, CA is seeking a Lab Associate I to assist with general laboratory support. Schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

This non-licensed role supports sample preparation, labeling, handling, and data entry under supervision, following all safety and policy guidelines. The position may include a 10-15% shift differential for evening shifts and offers benefits including health, retirement, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Some College Courses (Two to three years preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, e.g., sample racking, aliquoting and tube preparation.
• Labeling, handling, processing or preparation, and transportation and storage of specimens.
• Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance; notifies staff of equipment problems.
• Assists licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor in pre-analytic and post-analytic testing activities.
• Prepares reagents and controls using devices; submits docs for approval to use.
• Maintains records of reagents or media; rotates stock.
• Sorts and accessioning specimens into LIS; delivers to testing.
• Performs data entry and prepares for licensed personnel's review.
• Tallies workload data and prepares reports; assists in QC procedures.
• Prepares protocols/logs or other documents.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing

Communication

Automation basics

Education

High School Diploma

Some College Courses

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Quest Diagnostics - Special Chemistry department in San Juan Capistrano, CA is seeking a Lab Associate I to assist with general laboratory support. Schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

This non-licensed role supports sample preparation, labeling, handling, and data entry under supervision, following all safety and policy guidelines. The position may include a 10-15% shift differential for evening shifts and offers benefits including health, retirement, and education assistance.