Evening Lab Technician II — 2nd/3rd Shift

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Lab Assistant II for Tue–Sat, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM. Responsibilities include specimen receiving and labeling, pre-analytical prep, data entry in LIS, and basic instrument maintenance. Requires 1 year in a technical or clinical lab and a high school diploma.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
• Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred (Florida Only).

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncapping/capping specimen tubes, aliquoting specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens and load automated instruments).
• Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions.
• Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets).
• Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, filing documentation.
• Perform other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions; answer the phone.
• Dispose of biohazardous material.
• Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Comply with health and safety policies; use PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Independent worker

Time management

Communication

Confidential information handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Lab Assistant II for Tue–Sat, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM. Responsibilities include specimen receiving and labeling, pre-analytical prep, data entry in LIS, and basic instrument maintenance. Requires 1 year in a technical or clinical lab and a high school diploma.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.