Evening Serology Lab Tech II – Clifton, NJ

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical coverage (FT)

401(k) retirement plan

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Lab Assistant II to support the Clinical Laboratory - Serology General team. The role runs Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with competitive hourly pay and eligibility for shift differential.

You will perform routine lab tasks, handle specimens, enter data, and support quality control and safety policies while working with licensed personnel. A high school diploma and one year of lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scans 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, as needed).
• Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Lab Assistant II to support the Clinical Laboratory - Serology General team. The role runs Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with competitive hourly pay and eligibility for shift differential.

You will perform routine lab tasks, handle specimens, enter data, and support quality control and safety policies while working with licensed personnel. A high school diploma and one year of lab experience are required.