Lab Associate II – Microbiology Laboratory Ops

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision for FT

401(k) match up to 5%

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance through MyQuest

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated seeks a Lab Associate II in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The role involves preparing and organizing samples, labeling and handling specimens, and assisting licensed staff across pre- and post-analytic activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining reagent records, inventory management, data entry, and supporting quality control. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Biological Science or Chemistry is preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2–3 years of laboratory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing.
• Labels, handles, processes, and stores specimens.
• Identifies sample problems and assists in resolution.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with maintenance.
• Assists licensed personnel in pre-analytic and post-analytic activities.
• Maintains records of reagents or media and inventories supplies.
• Sorts and accessiones samples into LIS and routes to testing platform.
• Performs data entry and prepares reports for licensed personnel review.
• Supports quality control procedures and documentation.
• Trains other Lab Associates and supports training programs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing

Communication skills

Automation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Biological Science or Chemistry

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

Tools

LIS

Excel

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated seeks a Lab Associate II in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The role involves preparing and organizing samples, labeling and handling specimens, and assisting licensed staff across pre- and post-analytic activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining reagent records, inventory management, data entry, and supporting quality control. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.