Prep Lab Assistant

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 19,548 - 27,841; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC is seeking a Prep Lab Assistant in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The role involves supporting the Microbiology department by picking up and sorting samples, maintaining cleanliness in the lab, and following safety protocols. Candidates must be detail-oriented and flexible with work hours as they will be required to work Monday to Friday from 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM, with rotational weekends.

Essential qualifications include a High School Diploma and the ability to stand for long periods. In addition, successful candidates may receive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Flexible to work in other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and sorts samples into appropriate racks.
• Answers phone and directs calls.
• Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Performs waived tests under supervision.

Skills

Accurate worker

Detail-oriented

Flexible with scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Prep Lab Assistant - Maryland Heights, MO, Monday to Friday, 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM, with rotational weekends

Department: Microbiology

Position provides a wide variety of support for assigned lab department.

Pay range: $17.20+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits

We are proud to offer best-in‑class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part‑time or full‑time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Picks up samples from accessioning and sorts samples into appropriate racks.
• Answers phone and directs calls appropriately.
• Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies.
• Inventories and orders warehouse supply items.
• Sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate setup hood. Manages specimen library within established time frames.
• Decontaminates work areas as designated.
• Performs waived tests under supervision.
• Seeks specimens as needed.
• Maintains work area in clean and organized condition.
• Follows all PPE requirements.
• Maintains designated laboratory equipment.
• Performs QA/QC duties as assigned (eyewash checks, temperature readings, etc.).
• Loads urines onto Atlas for urinalysis.
• Resolves unverified pending list for occult bloods and urinalysis.
• Inoculates appropriate microbiology media based on site given.
• Prepares samples for processing (i.e., tissue grinders, centrifuging).
• Credits unacceptable/duplicate test requests, knows what sites and specimens are acceptable for testing.
• Places anaerobic culture plates in appropriate bags.
• Loads blood bottles into Bactec machine.
• Prints and separates worksheets.
• Puts culture plates in incubators.
• Prepares concentrates and trichrome slides for ova and parasites.
• Prepares samples for DNA probes.
• Prepares malaria smears.
• Prepares tubes for Giardia antigens and cryptosporidium EIA.
• Performs and finalizes occult blood results.
• Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, crediting, and resulting as needed. 28. Disposes of biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Completes PAL forms appropriately.
• Provides input regarding procedures, training manual, and checklists.
• Assists with department quality and process improvement projects.
• Sets up media and supplies for assigned work area.
• Completes training checklists and competency testing appropriately.
• Discards specimens weekly.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Skills:

• Accurate worker, detail‑oriented.
• Flexible with respect to department scheduling needs.
• Flexible to work in other departments as needed.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.