Evening Microbiology Lab Assistant II - Growth & Benefits

Quest Diagnostics; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading medical laboratory in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Lab Assistant II to handle specimen preparation, assist in analytical tasks, and maintain a clean workspace. The role requires one year of experience in a lab setting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include medical coverage from day one, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and educational assistance. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory.
• Basic organizational/departmental policy knowledge required.
• Requires physical stamina for standing and manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling, and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens.
• Record digital temperature and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Automated pipettes

Job description

A leading medical laboratory in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Lab Assistant II to handle specimen preparation, assist in analytical tasks, and maintain a clean workspace. The role requires one year of experience in a lab setting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include medical coverage from day one, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and educational assistance. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess excellent communication skills.