Lab Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Tyrone Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Education assistance

Blueprint for Wellness

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is hiring a Lab Assistant I for Grand Rapids, MI. The role runs Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, providing essential support to the lab team and ensuring smooth handling of samples, reagents, and equipment.

The position emphasizes accurate specimen handling, organization, and reliable communication to keep the laboratory running efficiently. This entry-level role offers training and benefits in alignment with company policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• Ability to perform waived tests under supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

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

Skills

Laboratory support

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Lab Assistant I - Grand Rapids, MI, Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 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!

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
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• 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)

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.

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