Quest Diagnostics
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Lab Associate II
Work Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM
Department: Molecular Genetics
Pay range: $22.48 - $28.94 / 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.
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
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!
This non-licensed position is accountable for assisting with general support for the laboratory, following all applicable policies and procedures.
Prepares and organizes samples for testing, for example, sample racking, aliquoting and tube preparation.
Responsible for labeling, handling, processing or preparation, and transportation and storage of specimens.
Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately. Demonstrates problem solving ability on service and production issues.
Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance. Notifies appropriate technical staff of equipment problems.
Assists licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA) in the pre-analytic and post- analytic testing activities, other than trainees, in a licensed clinical laboratory.
Prepares pre-analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices. Submits documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use.
Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures, formulas, stock solutions and fixed volume measuring devices.
Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies. Orders, unpacks, logs, dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use. Performs inventory of laboratory items including restocking the benches and equipment inventory.
Sorting and accessioning incoming specimens into appropriate LIS, then delivering to designated testing platform/department.
Performs data entry or transcribes data from previously recorded results to computer for data reduction and prepares for licensed personnel's review.
Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
Assists in the performance of quality control procedures.
Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.
Identifies specimen problems and demonstrates ability to appropriately resolve or elevate to licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA).
Assists a licensed person (e.g.: CLS) with performance of validation verifications and other Research and Development (R&D) activities, as applicable.
Trains other Lab Associates. Supports Training Programs, where applicable.
Takes initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback. Is a resource for process improvement.
Demonstrates leadership through accountability and collaboration in daily activities.
Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages. Maintains the confidentiality of client information.
Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
For Lab Associates in the Histopathology or Cytology department, the following is required:
1 year of histopathology, cytology or other laboratory experience.
1 year of experience handling Protected Health Information (PHI) and other patient information using a Laboratory Information System (LIS)
2 - 3 years of laboratory experience preferred.
The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
Performs repetitive tasks with dominant hand.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
Have good eye and hand coordination.
A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
An awareness of the factors that influence test results.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong typing skills desirable.
Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with management, co-workers, and clients.
Other automation skills helpful.
Bachelor’s Degree Biological Science or Chemistry (other life science degree coursework will be evaluated) (Preferred)
High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma with a minimum of 2-3 years of laboratory experience Required. (Required)
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.
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