Lab Technician I — Start in Lab Support

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation time

401(k) match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Lab Associate I in Springfield, MO, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This non-licensed role assists with general laboratory support following policies and procedures.

The position provides pay starting at $17.20 per hour and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and growth opportunities within the lab environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex equipment.
• Strong typing skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Automation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, for example, sample rackings, 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.

Skills

Basic lab equipment

Typing skills

Communication skills

Automation skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Some college courses

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Lab Associate I in Springfield, MO, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This non-licensed role assists with general laboratory support following policies and procedures.

The position provides pay starting at $17.20 per hour and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and growth opportunities within the lab environment.