Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lab Assistant II to join their dynamic team in Hackensack, NJ. This role involves performing essential laboratory functions to support professional staff and ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive pay range and opportunities for career advancement, along with comprehensive benefits designed to support employee well-being. If you are passionate about contributing to healthcare and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Time

401(k) with matching contributions

Annual bonus opportunity

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for career advancement

Training provided

Qualifications

• 1 year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department required.
• Basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation and routine instrument maintenance.
• Comply with health and safety policies and perform QA/QC duties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Overview

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Lab Assistant II in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC.

Lab Assistant II - Hackensack, NJ - Every other Saturday/Sunday 8:00AM-4:30PM 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 - $25.09 / 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: 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:

• Paid Time Off and Health Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• Paid Holidays (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided!

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling, and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens and load automated instruments).
• Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
• Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).
• Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.
• Perform other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone.
• Dispose of biohazardous material.
• Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Comply with all health and safety policies, procedures and 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

Required Work Experience: One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.

Preferred Work Experience: N/A

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 which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned.
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

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.

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EEO: Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets