Night-Shift Microbiology Lab Associate I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Johnson City (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Best-in-class well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Lab Associate I to support microbiology operations on a night shift (Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM). The role involves sample preparation, labeling, handling, and data entry, with shift differentials of 10% and 15% for applicable hours.

A 15% night shift and 10% weekend shift differential apply, with potential annual incentive eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Some College CoursesTwo to three years of college courses preferred. (Preferred)
• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex equipment

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, e.g., sample racking, aliquoting and tube preparation.
• 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 staff of equipment problems.
• Assists licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA) in pre-analytic and post-analytic testing activities.
• Prepares pre-analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices; documents for approval to use.
• Prepares and maintains records of reagents or media using procedures and fixed volume devices.
• Maintains inventory of consumables; orders, logs, stores reagents/supplies; rotates stock.
• Sorts and accessioning into LIS; delivers to designated testing.
• Data entry or transcription to computer for data reduction; prepares for review.
• Tallies workload data and prepares reports.
• Assists in quality control procedures.
• Prepares protocols/logs or other documents.
• Identifies specimen problems and elevates to licensed personnel where needed.
• Answers phones, maintains patient confidentiality.
• Keeps laboratory areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Complies with health and safety policies; uses PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing

Communication

Automation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Some College Courses

Tools

LIS

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Lab Associate I to support microbiology operations on a night shift (Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM). The role involves sample preparation, labeling, handling, and data entry, with shift differentials of 10% and 15% for applicable hours.

A 15% night shift and 10% weekend shift differential apply, with potential annual incentive eligibility.