Night Shift Pre-Analytical Assistant I | Lab Ops Support

Quest Diagnostics; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

MyQuest for Education

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Pre-Analytical Assistant I in Teterboro, NJ, working 11:00 PM–7:30 AM with rotational weekends. The role supports the Technical Operations Department, handling specimen processing tasks that impact overall test quality.

Responsibilities include learning duties, resolving specimen-related issues, and ensuring compliance with test ordering procedures. Opportunities for career progression exist within Tech Ops.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• Previous experience in a production environment.
• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Minimal data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Learns job duties in Pre-Analytical Assistant I and how Tech Ops and Specimen Processing interact and impact quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types or missing information related to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage; resolves or forwards for timely resolution.
• Ensures compliance with test ordering policies by researching information in translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of training.
• Documents work clearly and promptly for others to understand and review.

Skills

Minimal data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Pre-Analytical Assistant I in Teterboro, NJ, working 11:00 PM–7:30 AM with rotational weekends. The role supports the Technical Operations Department, handling specimen processing tasks that impact overall test quality.

Responsibilities include learning duties, resolving specimen-related issues, and ensuring compliance with test ordering procedures. Opportunities for career progression exist within Tech Ops.