Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Lab Assistant II for Chantilly, VA, working Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The role supports the Spec Chem - LCMSMS - Clinical Laboratory by performing routine lab tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, sample handling, data entry, QA/QC, and assisting with pre-analytical preparation. Candidates should have at least 1 year in a technical or clinical lab and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine instrument maintenance under supervision.
• Find missing samples.
• Decontaminate work areas.
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests when applicable.
• Record results and data in the LIS/PC systems.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens.
• Prepare racks and worklists; enter/scan specimens.
• Complete training and competency checklists.

Skills

Finding missing specimens

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Pipettes

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Lab Assistant II - Chantilly, VA, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Department: Spec Chem - LCMSMS - Clinical Laboratory

Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Pay range: $17.20 - $24.36 / 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 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:

• 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:

• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment, under direct and constant supervision.Activity must be signed-off by license-qualified personnel.
• Finds missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests, if applicable.
• Changes gas cylinders.
• Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
• Provides input regarding training and checklists.
• Assists with the department quality improvement program.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of suspected problems.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform specimen receiving, labeling,handlingand preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g.,printing labels,uncap/cap specimen tubes,aliquot specimens,prepare racks, worklists, enter/scanspecimens).
• Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals,reagentsand solutions that do not require quantitative measurement.
• Clean, organize and maintain work area,glasswareand laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, asneeded).
• Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.
• Perform other departmental tasks such asfiling,archivingand retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone.
• Dispose of biohazardous material.
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Comply with all health and safety policies,proceduresand practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• 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:

Education Preferred:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.

Work Experience:

• One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory departmentrequired

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Competent in addressing department pending lists, finding missing specimens.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or error on an on-going basis.
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned.
• Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an on-going basis and retain the information once learned.
• Must be detail-oriented,able towork independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously andeffectively with supervisors,co-workersand clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidentialmanner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,Exceland Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

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