Prep Lab Assistant

Quest Diagnostics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Paid time off

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Prep Lab Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA, working Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role supports the Microbiology department with sample handling, reagent management, and quality checks. Requires a high school diploma and strong attention to detail.

The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. As part of the lab team, you will perform waived tests under supervision, maintain a clean work area, and help with routine QA/QC tasks while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Accurate and detail-oriented with flexibility to work scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Picks up samples from accessioning and sorts samples into racks.
• Answers phone and directs calls appropriately.
• Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies.
• Inventories and orders warehouse items.
• Maintains work area in clean and organized condition and follows PPE requirements.
• Performs QA/QC duties and loads materials for testing.
• Prepares samples for processing and ensures proper labeling and documentation.
• Discards specimens weekly and assists with department quality projects.

Skills

Accurate

Detail-oriented

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Prep Lab Assistant - Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Department: Microbiology

Pay range: Minimum of $18.51+ per hour
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 Information

• 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!

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

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.

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)

About The Team

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

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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