Lab Assistant II - Cytology

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical benefits

401(k) pre-tax and Roth IRA with company match

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Education assistance

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC is looking for a Lab Assistant II for its Royal Oak, MI location. The role requires one year of full-time experience in a lab, a high school diploma, and strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include handling specimen preparation, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols. The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a focus on teamwork in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and capable of working independently.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
• Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
• Assist with pre‑analytical preparation of specimens.
• Record digital temperature and notify licensed personnel if out of range.
• Dispose of biohazardous material.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Lab Assistant II - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

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
• 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, 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 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; 11 to 25 pounds occasionally; 36 to 50 pounds seldom; over 50 pounds cannot 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 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)

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