Oncology Lab Support Associate | Detail‑Oriented & Precise

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Best-in-class well-being programs

Annual incentive plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Lewisville, TX seeks a Client/Lab Associate – Oncology I, Tue–Sat, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, to support department operations and ensure accurate test ordering. The role involves processing orders, handling tissue specimens, and maintaining compliance with Oncology procedures.

The position requires at least 2 years of lab experience, strong organization and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of lab experience.
• Ability to transport samples to and from a variety of departments.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology helpful.

Responsibilities

• Handle all paraffin tissue blocks/slides and other Oncology specimens including bone marrow aspirates, bone marrow core/clots and other irreplaceable tissue specimens.
• Identify Oncology specimens that come in kit boxes, purple irreplaceable bags, red bags identifying Oncology specimens.
• Open and sort specimens according to priority following established protocol for Quality Check of blocks.
• Process samples in multiple systems and identify if the order is electronic, manual, swivel chair or shared.
• Capture images of blocks received and scans image into the document repository.
• Handle complex test orders, identify problems, resolve simple Oncology problems when necessary, using established protocol.
• Understand the compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing the ability to research test ordering information on the test request form and computer system.
• Investigate and search for missing specimens in the department, including trash checks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing 30 wpm

Ten-key

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Strong organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College Courses 2-3 years

Tools

Excel

Optimaxx

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Lewisville, TX seeks a Client/Lab Associate – Oncology I, Tue–Sat, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, to support department operations and ensure accurate test ordering. The role involves processing orders, handling tissue specimens, and maintaining compliance with Oncology procedures.

The position requires at least 2 years of lab experience, strong organization and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.