Night-Shift Lab Assistant II – Tucker, GA (Tue–Sat)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tucker, GA is seeking a Lab Assistant II to cover Tue-Sat 1:00 AM–9:30 AM, with rotational Sundays. Pay starts at $17.75 per hour, with eligibility for annual performance bonus based on results.

The role performs routine laboratory tasks under supervision, including specimen receiving, labeling, preparation, LIS data entry, QA/QC duties, and safety compliance to support the laboratory team.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred (Florida mention in posting).

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (printing labels, uncapping/capping tubes, aliquoting, racks, worklists, data entry).
• Record digital temperature and notify personnel if out of range.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions.
• Maintain and organize work area and equipment.
• Enter data into laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Comply with health and safety policies and wear PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow steps

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Communication

Confidential data

MS Office/LIS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tucker, GA is seeking a Lab Assistant II to cover Tue-Sat 1:00 AM–9:30 AM, with rotational Sundays. Pay starts at $17.75 per hour, with eligibility for annual performance bonus based on results.

The role performs routine laboratory tasks under supervision, including specimen receiving, labeling, preparation, LIS data entry, QA/QC duties, and safety compliance to support the laboratory team.