Lab Technician II: Precise Prep & QA Support

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance through MyQuest

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Anderson, IN is seeking a Lab Assistant II to perform routine lab functions and support the laboratory staff from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotational weekends. The role includes specimen handling, data entry into LIS, and ensuring quality controls are followed.

The successful candidate will have at least one year of lab experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory setting.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience with laboratory software and data entry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncapping/capping specimen tubes, aliquoting specimens, preparing racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens and load automated instruments).
• Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions.
• Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment.
• Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, including searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.
• Perform other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone.
• Dispose of biohazardous material.
• Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Comply with all health and safety policies, procedures and practices.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office & LIS

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Anderson, IN is seeking a Lab Assistant II to perform routine lab functions and support the laboratory staff from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotational weekends. The role includes specimen handling, data entry into LIS, and ensuring quality controls are followed.

The successful candidate will have at least one year of lab experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.