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Leadership Experience Accelerator Program Associate

Leadership Experience Accelerator Program Associate - Houston, TX, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay: $71,720 per year. 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: 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!

Program Overview: Our Leadership Experience Accelerator Program (LEAP) is an immersive 2-year rotational experience designed for high-potential recent college graduates who are eager to launch their careers as an Operations Leader. This accelerated program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of our core business functions, hands-on experience with high-impact projects, and dedicated mentorship to foster your leadership capabilities.

Program Journey: As an Associate in this program, you will be hired into a dedicated "track" in your region to embark on three challenging 8-month rotations, each designed to provide you with a strategic and unique perspective of our operations:

• Business Transformation: You will join our team dedicated to continuous improvement and driving strategic initiatives across the organization. You will work on projects that could involve new technology implementation, process re-engineering, and change management to help us stay at the cutting edge of our industry. For example: You may work directly with our patient-facing teams to understand the end-to-end patient experience. You'll identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction
• Lab Operations: You will gain firsthand experience in one of our state-of-the-art laboratories. You will learn about our technical processes, quality control, and the critical role our labs play in delivering accurate and timely results. You will contribute to projects focused on process improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

What You'll Gain:

• Accelerated Career Growth: This program is a fast track to a people leadership role within our operations team upon successful completion.
• Dedicated Mentorship: You will be paired with experienced leaders who will provide guidance, support, and coaching throughout your two-year journey.
• Leadership Development: You will participate in targeted training and development opportunities to build your people leadership skills, including project management, communication, and team leadership.
• High-Impact Projects: You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by working on projects that are critical to our business success.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: You will gain a holistic view of our organization and build a strong network of contacts across the organization.

Qualifications

Experience/Skills:

• Strong desire to develop a career as an Operations people leader
• Leadership aptitude demonstrated through extracurricular activities, internships, or work experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative and continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborative team player with strong work ethic.
• Proactive and results-oriented
• Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

• Intermediate proficiency in a variety of software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.
• Strong data analysis & business skills, including project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication & team building skills

Work Environment: Preferred Remote, Hybrid & In-person

Travel Required: Up to 25% Domestic

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Majors: Business (Management, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain), Life Sciences, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field of study [EL1]
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Commitment to possible relocation anywhere in the U.S.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or future sponsorship

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 57901
• Job Category Laboratory Operations
• Posting Date 05/21/2026, 01:56 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 5850 Rogerdale Rd, Houston, TX, 77072, US
• Workplace On-site 3 days/week
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Weekly Working Hours 40.00
• Salary Minimum 52,800.00
• Salary Range Mid 74,000.00
• Salary Maximum 95,200.00