Lab Associate I

Quest Diagnostics; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 20,900 - 29,767; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees

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

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Chantilly, VA is hiring a Lab Associate I for the night shift, working from Wednesday to Sunday. The role focuses on laboratory operations including investigating missing samples, training staff, and maintaining supply inventory.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of laboratory experience and a high school diploma. The company offers competitive pay starting at $18.39 per hour along with various benefits including medical insurance and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience required.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Good eye and hand coordination.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and resolves missing samples in the department.
• Trains Lab Assistants and completes training checklists.
• Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Customer service skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

2–3 years of college courses

Job description

Lab Associate I – Chantilly, VA (Night Shift: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM)

Department: Special Chemistry – LCMSMS – Clinical Laboratory

Pay Range: $18.39+ per 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. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits

• 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

• Investigates and resolves missing samples in the department.
• Responds to “code purple” and documents findings.
• Trains Lab Assistants and completes training/competency checklists as appropriate.
• Resolves pending list in coordination with Lab Assistants and Medical Lab Scientists.
• Liaison for the department and technical support.
• Creates manual testing worksheets in the department.
• Maintains files for department records.
• Reports problems/potential problems to the supervisor.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists with the department Improvement Program.
• Coordinates obtaining samples for instrument comparisons, reagent lot testing, method comparisons, etc.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment, under direct supervision; activity must be signed‑off by license‑qualified personnel.
• Assists in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions that do not require quantitative measurement.
• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, e.g., sample racking, aliquoting and tube preparation.
• Responsible for labeling, handling, processing or preparation, and transportation and storage of specimens.
• Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately.
• Assists license‑qualified personnel or delegated supervisor (non‑CA) in the pre‑analytic and post‑analytic testing activities, other than trainees, in a licensed clinical laboratory.
• Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures, formulas, stock solutions and fixed‑volume measuring devices.
• Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies. Orders, unpacks, logs, dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use. Performs inventory of laboratory items including restocking benches and equipment inventory.
• Sorting and accessioning incoming specimens into appropriate LIS, then delivering to designated testing.
• Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
• Assists in the performance of quality control procedures.
• Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.
• Identifies specimen problems and demonstrates ability to appropriately resolve or elevate to license‑qualified personnel or delegated supervisor (non‑CA).
• Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages. Maintains the confidentiality of client information.
• Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
• Complies 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

• Education Preferred:
• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of college courses preferred.
• Work Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience required.
• Physical and Mental Requirements:
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Performs repetitive tasks with dominant hand.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Have good eye and hand coordination.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
• Ability to work independently, employing research skills and flexibility.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Broad knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
• Ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum department efficiency.
• Contact with clients will be required, good customer service skills important.
• A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• An awareness of the factors that influence test results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong typing skills desirable.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with management, co‑workers, and clients.
• Other automation skills helpful.

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.