Lab Associate I: Entry-Level Lab Support, West Hills

Quest Diagnostics; West Hills (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Associate I for West Hills, CA, with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The role supports laboratory operations, including sample preparation, labeling, and safe handling of specimens.

Responsibilities include assisting licensed personnel, maintaining records, inventory management, and data entry. Benefits and a competitive pay range are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex equipment.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, e.g., sample racking, aliquoting and tube preparation.
• Labeling, handling, processing or preparation, and transportation and storage of specimens.
• Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance.
• Assists licensed personnel or delegated supervisor in pre-analytic and post-analytic testing activities.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Typing skills

Communication skills

Automation tools

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College Courses (2–3 years)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Associate I for West Hills, CA, with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The role supports laboratory operations, including sample preparation, labeling, and safe handling of specimens.

Responsibilities include assisting licensed personnel, maintaining records, inventory management, and data entry. Benefits and a competitive pay range are highlighted in the posting.