Lab Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 23,694 - 33,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision

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

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC in Clifton, NJ is hiring a Lab Assistant I to provide support for the lab department from 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM, Tuesday to Saturday. Responsibilities include sorting samples, answering calls, and assisting in inventory management.

This role offers a competitive pay range of $17.20 - $24.08 per hour along with extensive benefits starting day one, such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) matching plan after 12 months of service.

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.
• Performs waived tests under supervision.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Lab Assistant I - Clifton, NJ, Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Department: Auto Chem Tech Operations Support

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; 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

• 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.

Qualifications

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.