Senior Pre-Analytical Lab Tech III | Tech Ops

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Vacation & Health/Flex Time

Annual incentive plans

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tucker, GA is seeking a Lab Assistant (Pre-Analytical Assistant III) for a Tuesday-Saturday shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role focuses on complex pre-analytical duties, proficiency with SOPs, and collaboration with the Tech Ops team to ensure accurate test orders and specimen processing.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in a lab setting, basic data entry skills, and a High School diploma.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years experience in a laboratory environment or a production setting.
• Medical background preferred, which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• 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 when required.
• Demonstrates understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.
• Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of all SOPs related to the Tech Ops department.
• Identifies problems with specimen types vs test orders and missing information.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and resolves problems with automated equipment operation.
• Completes required written documentation within the assigned time frame and ensures legibility.
• Meets quality and productivity standards within 3 months of training completion.
• Trains employees in Tech Ops functions and may provide on-going training.

Skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tucker, GA is seeking a Lab Assistant (Pre-Analytical Assistant III) for a Tuesday-Saturday shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role focuses on complex pre-analytical duties, proficiency with SOPs, and collaboration with the Tech Ops team to ensure accurate test orders and specimen processing.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in a lab setting, basic data entry skills, and a High School diploma.