Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Assistant II in Kokomo, IN, working Monday to Friday 13:30–22:00 with rotational weekend shifts. Eligible for pay range of $17.20+ per hour plus shift differentials up to 15% for second/third shifts.

This role supports laboratory staff by handling specimen processing, data entry, and routine instrument maintenance. Requires 1 year of lab experience and a HS diploma or equivalent; benefits include comprehensive health plans and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory environment preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures with accuracy and maintain records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LIS software.

Responsibilities

• Receive and label specimens and prepare for testing.
• Assist with pre-analytical specimen prep and aliquoting.
• Record digital temperature and alert staff if out of range.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on select equipment.
• Assist with preparation of reagents and solutions.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment.
• Enter data into LIS and assist with QA/QC tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Lab Assistant II - Kokomo, IN, Monday to Friday, 13:30 to 22:00, with rotational weekend

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 Information

• 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!

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

Responsibilities

• 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/scanspecimensand 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,reagentsand solutions.
• 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.
• 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,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.

Required WorkExperience

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 whichdemand 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 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.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma is Preferred - Florida Only (Required)

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