Night-Shift Lab Assistant I: Sample Prep

Quest Diagnostics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Vacation & time off

Holidays & MyDay

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase

Life & disability insurance

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a Lab Associate I for the night shift (Mon–Fri, 12:00 AM–8:30 AM). This licensed role supports laboratory operations and requires sample handling, labeling, and data entry with strict adherence to safety policies.

The position offers a starting pay of $17.20 per hour with potential 10% and 15% shift differentials for certain hours, plus eligibility for annual performance bonus. Comprehensive benefits are included from day one for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Some college courses (2–3 years) preferred.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, for example, 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.
• 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

MS Office

Typing

Communication skills

Automation skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college courses (2–3 years)

Tools

LIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a Lab Associate I for the night shift (Mon–Fri, 12:00 AM–8:30 AM). This licensed role supports laboratory operations and requires sample handling, labeling, and data entry with strict adherence to safety policies.

The position offers a starting pay of $17.20 per hour with potential 10% and 15% shift differentials for certain hours, plus eligibility for annual performance bonus. Comprehensive benefits are included from day one for full-time staff.