Lab Assistant I - Entry-Level Lab Support, Day-1 Benefits

Quest Diagnostics; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Assistant I in Shelton, CT, with a 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule, Monday through Friday. This entry-level laboratory role provides support to the assigned department, including accessioning, sample handling, and basic testing under supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is 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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Assistant I in Shelton, CT, with a 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule, Monday through Friday. This entry-level laboratory role provides support to the assigned department, including accessioning, sample handling, and basic testing under supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader.