Lab Assistant II - Microbiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Annual health assessment program

Job summary

A leading diagnostic services provider in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Lab Assistant II for various laboratory functions, including specimen handling and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have one year of experience in a technical laboratory, be detail-oriented, and capable of following procedures. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
• Basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens.
• Clean, organize and maintain work area and laboratory equipment.
• Comply with all health and safety policies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to follow procedures

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Lab Assistant II - Microbiology - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

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.

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

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:

• 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, uncapping/capping specimen tubes, aliquoting specimens, preparing racks, worklists, entering/scanning specimens and loading 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.

Preferred Work Experience:

N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements

• 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 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 requiring 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.
• Detail‑oriented, able 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.

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.