Microbiology Prep Lab Associate — Pittsburgh

Quest Diagnostics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Paid time off

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Prep Lab Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA, working Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role supports the Microbiology department with sample handling, reagent management, and quality checks. Requires a high school diploma and strong attention to detail.

The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. As part of the lab team, you will perform waived tests under supervision, maintain a clean work area, and help with routine QA/QC tasks while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Accurate and detail-oriented with flexibility to work scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Picks up samples from accessioning and sorts samples into racks.
• Answers phone and directs calls appropriately.
• Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies.
• Inventories and orders warehouse items.
• Maintains work area in clean and organized condition and follows PPE requirements.
• Performs QA/QC duties and loads materials for testing.
• Prepares samples for processing and ensures proper labeling and documentation.
• Discards specimens weekly and assists with department quality projects.

Skills

Accurate

Detail-oriented

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Prep Lab Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA, working Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role supports the Microbiology department with sample handling, reagent management, and quality checks. Requires a high school diploma and strong attention to detail.

The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. As part of the lab team, you will perform waived tests under supervision, maintain a clean work area, and help with routine QA/QC tasks while