Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,548 - 27,841; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision for full-time employees

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Lab Assistant II for the Indianapolis location. This position involves working Monday to Friday, from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, including rotational weekends. The Lab Assistant will perform various laboratory functions to assist professional staff in ensuring accurate and efficient sample handling.

Eligible candidates will have at least one year of experience in a technical or clinical laboratory and a high school diploma. Compensation starts at $17.20 per hour, with additional benefits and an opportunity for performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
• Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
• Capability to perform lifting and carrying tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens.
• Clean and maintain lab work area and equipment.
• Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Comply with health and safety policies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Lab Assistant II – Indianapolis, IN

Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends.

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

Compensation

Pay range: $17.20+ per 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

• 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/scans 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.

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 on‑going 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. High School Diploma is Preferred – Florida Only (Required).

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