Lab Assistant II - Spec Chem LCMSMS

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Lab Assistant II to support the Spec Chem - LCMSMS - Clinical Laboratory. The role follows a Wednesday to Sunday night shift, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, performing routine lab functions under supervision.

You will perform instrument maintenance, handle specimens, assist with QA/QC duties, and enter data in the LIS. A high school diploma and at least one year of full-time experience in a technical or clinical lab are required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine instrument maintenance under supervision.
• Find missing samples and decontaminate work areas.
• Record digital temperature and use LIS for data entry.
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Dispose of biohazardous material and assist with documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Lab Assistant II - Chantilly, VA, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Department: Spec Chem - LCMSMS - Clinical Laboratory

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

Pay range: $17.20 - $24.36 / 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!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment, under direct and constant supervision.Activity must be signed-off by license-qualified personnel.
• Finds missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests, if applicable.
• Changes gas cylinders.
• Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
• Provides input regarding training and checklists.
• Assists with the department quality improvement program.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of suspected problems.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• 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/scanspecimens).
• Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals,reagentsand solutions that do not require quantitative measurement.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education Preferred:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.

Work Experience:

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

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, Skills, Abilities

• Competent in addressing department pending lists, finding missing specimens.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or error on an on-going basis.
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned.
• Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
• 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,able 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.

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