Night Shift Pre-Analytical Assistant I (Tech Ops)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Johnson City (KS); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) company match

Education assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Lenexa, KS is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant I to support Technical Operations and Specimen Processing on a Monday–Friday schedule with night shifts and weekend rotation.

The role emphasizes learning job duties, ensuring specimen handling accuracy, and contributing to on-time delivery while adhering to compliance and quality expectations. Opportunities for growth include expanding responsibilities within Tech Ops and related areas.

Qualifications

• Minimal data entry skills.
• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology relevant to a clinical laboratory.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to learn the duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and understands how Tech Ops and Specimen Processing interact to impact quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, and related processes; resolves or escalates for timely resolution.
• Understands compliance policies related to test ordering and researches test order information as needed.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of training.
• Completes required documentation clearly and timely.
• Reports to work on time and supports department coverage during absences.
• Learns additional functions to enable progression to the next level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Minimal data entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Lenexa, KS is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant I to support Technical Operations and Specimen Processing on a Monday–Friday schedule with night shifts and weekend rotation.

The role emphasizes learning job duties, ensuring specimen handling accuracy, and contributing to on-time delivery while adhering to compliance and quality expectations. Opportunities for growth include expanding responsibilities within Tech Ops and related areas.