Senior Pre-Analytical Assistant, Lab Operations

Quest Diagnostics; Maryland; On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant III in West Hills, CA. This role supports the Tech Ops team and ensures accurate specimen handling, data entry, and readiness for testing, with a focus on complex tasks beyond entry-level duties.

The position operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with compensation in the $23.10–$26.50 hourly range, plus potential incentive pay. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of lab experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years experience in a laboratory environment or a production setting.
• Knowledge: Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Skills: Minimal data entry skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all duties of the Pre-Analytical Assistant III; meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I and II tasks.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.
• Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of all job duties and SOPs related to the Tech Ops department.
• Identifies problems with specimen types vs test orders, missing information, improperly positioned bar code labels.
• Performs result entry as required for TIQ/TNP resolution.

Skills

Minimal data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant III in West Hills, CA. This role supports the Tech Ops team and ensures accurate specimen handling, data entry, and readiness for testing, with a focus on complex tasks beyond entry-level duties.

The position operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with compensation in the $23.10–$26.50 hourly range, plus potential incentive pay. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of lab experience and a high school diploma.