Lab Associate II

Quest Diagnostics; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical for FT employees 30+ hrs

Best-in-class well-being programs

401(k) company match

Education assistance

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

MyQuest for Education

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Associate II for our West Hills, CA location. The role supports general laboratory activities with emphasis on specimen prep, labeling, transport, and data entry.

The position involves working Thursday to Monday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM in a non-licensed capacity, with emphasis on following policies and procedures and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• General lab support duties requiring attention to accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, including racking, aliquoting and tube preparation.
• Labels, handles, processes or prepares specimens and ensures proper transport and storage.
• Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving issues; demonstrates problem-solving on service and production issues.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance; notifies staff of equipment problems.
• Assists licensed personnel or supervisors in pre-analytic and post-analytic testing activities.
• Prepares pre-analytical reagents and controls; documents usage for approval to use.
• Maintains records of reagents or media; manages inventory and restocks supplies.
• Sorts and accessiones specimens into LIS and delivers to testing platforms.
• Performs data entry/transcription to computer systems; tallies workload data and prepares reports.
• Assists with quality control procedures and prepares protocols/logs.
• Trains other Lab Associates and supports training programs.

Skills

Sample preparation

Labeling & handling

Data entry

Inventory management

Quality control

Process improvement

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Location: West Hills, CA

Department: Lab Support

This non-licensed position is accountable for assisting with general support for the laboratory, following all applicable policies and procedures.

Job Description

Lab Associate II

Location: West Hills, CA

Work Schedule: Thursday to Monday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM

Department: Lab Support

This non-licensed position is accountable for assisting with general support for the laboratory, following all applicable policies and procedures.

Pay range: $22.48 - $28.94 / 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!

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, for example, 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. Demonstrates problem solving ability on service and production issues.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance. Notifies appropriate technical staff of equipment problems.
• Assists licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA) in the pre-analytic and post- analytic testing activities, other than trainees, in a licensed clinical laboratory.
• Prepares pre-analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices. Submits documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use.
• 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 the benches and equipment inventory.
• Sorting and accessioning incoming specimens into appropriate LIS, then delivering to designated testing platform/department.
• Performs data entry or transcribes data from previously recorded results to computer for data reduction and prepares for licensed personnel's review.
• 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 licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA).
• Assists a licensed person (e.g.: CLS) with performance of validation verifications and other Research and Development (R&D) activities, as applicable.
• Trains other Lab Associates. Supports Training Programs, where applicable.
• Takes initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback. Is a resource for process improvement.
• Demonstrates leadership through accountability and collaboration in daily activities.
• 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,