Lab Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 26,449 - 29,577; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC is seeking a Lab Assistant I in Marlborough, MA. The role involves working Monday to Friday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM with weekend rotation. Ideal candidates will help with specimen management, require high school education, and preferably experience in medical or production settings.

We offer competitive pay from $19.20 to $21.47 per hour, with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits designed to support employee health and advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.
• Medical background preferred, including relevant terminology.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform job duties as Pre-Analytical Assistant I.
• Identify problems with specimens and assist with resolutions.
• Understand compliance policies related to test ordering.
• Meet quality and production standards.
• Complete required documentation legibly and on time.
• Support department performance during coworker absences.
• Learn additional functions for timely progression.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Lab Assistant I - Marlborough, MA, Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with rotational weekend

Pay range: $19.20 - $21.47 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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

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:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact technical departments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, etc., with regard to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens; is able to resolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
• Reports to work on time, follows attendance guidelines; supports the department's performance in the event of coworker absences.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level.
• Performs other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience

Previous experience in a production environment

Knowledge

Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Skills

Minimal data entry skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.