Evening Lab Technician I: Sample Prep & Support

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Mental health program

Vacation and Time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Lab Associate I in West Hills, CA, working Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM with rotational weekends. The role involves preparing and organizing samples, labeling and handling specimens, and supporting licensed staff in pre-analytic and post-analytic testing.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic lab skills, and strong computer and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex equipment.
• Strong typing skills desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, including racking, aliquoting, and tube preparation.
• Labels, handles, processes or prepares, and transports specimens.
• Maintains inventories and restocks reagents and supplies.
• Performs data entry and data transcription for results.

Skills

Basic equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Strong typing

Communication skills

Automation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college courses preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Lab Associate I in West Hills, CA, working Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM with rotational weekends. The role involves preparing and organizing samples, labeling and handling specimens, and supporting licensed staff in pre-analytic and post-analytic testing.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic lab skills, and strong computer and communication abilities.