Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician II)

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Lynchburg, VA, is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician II) to support specimen processing from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Pay range is $17.20 - $22.90 per hour, with eligibility for annual performance bonus consideration.

The role involves advanced responsibilities within Specimen Processing, building on SPT I training and working across multiple processing areas to ensure accuracy, timely results, and compliance with testing policies.

Qualifications

• This position requires adherence to test ordering policies and specimen requirements.
• Must meet accuracy and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in responsibilities of the SPT I.
• Meets/exceeds productivity and quality standards.
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing impacts the testing laboratory.
• Identifies problems and, in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information.

Job description

Job Description

Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician II) - Lynchburg, VA, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Pay range: $17.20 - $22.90 / hour

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: 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!

This positionin Specimen Processing is responsible for knowingall of the functions of the SPT I, plus additional functions. This individual will have completed the necessary training consistent with local business unit practices for Specimen Processing and shows proficiency in the following areas: Test ordering policy, specimen requirements related to test ordering. Additionally, must meet accuracy and production standards, and must meet all the job accountabilities and job requirements/environment indicated in the SPTI job description.This positionis involved in more complex processing which could include but not limited toA Station,Frozen, CPU (incl. hospital),andMicro.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiencyin responsibilitiesof the SPT I
• Meets/exceeds productivity and qualitystandards
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing impacts the testinglaboratory
• Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.}