Lab Associate II — Evening Shift with Benefits

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, &d

Best-in-class well-being programs

401(k) with company match

Education assistance through MyQuest

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Associate II in Redlands, CA. This non-licensed position supports routine laboratory tasks on a Monday–Friday shift (11:00 AM to 7:30 PM) with pay between $24.60 and $26.90 per hour and potential shift differential.

Eligible employees may receive annual performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include sample preparation, labeling, transport, data entry, inventory management, and collaboration with licensed personnel.

Qualifications

• 1 year of histopathology, cytology or other laboratory experience.
• 1 year of experience handling Protected Health Information (PHI) and other patient information using a Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Responsibilities

• 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. 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.

Skills

Strong typing skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Automation skills

General laboratory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Biological Science or Chemistry

High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma with 2–3 years laboratory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Associate II in Redlands, CA. This non-licensed position supports routine laboratory tasks on a Monday–Friday shift (11:00 AM to 7:30 PM) with pay between $24.60 and $26.90 per hour and potential shift differential.

Eligible employees may receive annual performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include sample preparation, labeling, transport, data entry, inventory management, and collaboration with licensed personnel.