Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare diagnostics company is seeking a Lab Assistant II in Royal Oak, Michigan. In this role, you will perform various laboratory functions to assist professional staff, including specimen preparation and routine maintenance. You will work a shift from 10 PM to 6:30 AM and may be eligible for shift differentials. A focus on detail and the ability to work independently are critical for success. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling & preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals and reagents.
• Maintain work area and laboratory equipment.
• Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Education

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

Job description

Lab Assistant II – Royal Oak, MI – Shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM; weekends as needed)

Join the Quest Diagnostics team supporting Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI! Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Employees may be eligible to receive a 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.

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
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling & 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 & solutions.
• Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware & 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 & 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 & 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 & Mental Requirements

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: 1–10 pounds frequently; 11–25 pounds occasionally; 36–50 pounds seldom; over 50 pounds not to be lifted 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 & Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

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