Lab Assistant I

MedStar Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Lab Assistant I in Hackensack, NJ. The role involves supporting laboratory operations, managing samples, and performing waived tests under supervision. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, with strong communication and attention to detail for successful performance. Join a team that values employee health and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Annual health assessment program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required for this position.
• Strong communication skills are essential for answering phone calls and directing inquiries.
• Detail-oriented individuals will excel in managing specimen libraries and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for assigned lab department with various tasks.
• Handles samples from accessioning and sorts them for analysis.
• Unpacks and inventories lab supplies to ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Lab Assistant I - Hackensack, NJ - Rotating Schedule - 8:00AM-5:00PM (Rotational Weekends)
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Lab Assistant I in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC.

Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!

Pay Range: $17.20 - $23.48 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Annual incentive plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• and so much more!

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides a wide variety of support for assigned lab department.
• Picks up samples from accessioning and sorts samples into appropriate racks.
• Answers phone and directs calls appropriately
• Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies
• Inventories and orders warehouse supply items
• Sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate setup hood. Manages specimen library within established time frames.
• Performs waived tests under supervision
• All other duties as assigned.

Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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