Lab Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, 24

Dental & Vision for FT employees 30+ h

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Shelton, CT is seeking a Lab Assistant I for Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role involves supporting the assigned lab department, handling and sorting samples, and performing waived tests under supervision.

Pay range is $17.20 - $24.08 per hour with benefits, career advancement, and bonus eligibility potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

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

Job description

Lab Assistant I - Shelton, CT, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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 - $24.08 / 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:

• 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

• 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)

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