Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential 10% (2nd shift)

Shift differential 15% (3rd shift)

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Troy, MI seeks a Lab Assistant II to support routine lab functions during the 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift, with weekend rotation. The role includes specimen handling, data entry, and instrument maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of lab experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be comfortable with shift differentials up to 15%. Part-time and full-time benefits apply; adherence to safety and privacy policies is required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an on-going basis.
• Must be detail-oriented, able to work independently, set priorities and multitask for efficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Ability to handle client information confidentially.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap tubes, aliquot specimens).
• Record digital temperature and notify licensed personnel if out of range.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on select equipment.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
• Keep work area and equipment organized and clean.
• Enter data in LIS and assist with QA/QC duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow steps

Communication skills

Confidential handling

Microsoft Office & LIS proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Job Description

Lab Assistant II - Troy, MI, Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with rotational weekend

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.

Job Description

Lab Assistant II - Troy, MI, Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with rotational weekend

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.

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:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• 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, 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.

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)

About The Team

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.

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