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Lab Assistant IIQuest Diagnostics Incorporated • Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Lab Assistant II

Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated • Pittsburgh, PA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Lab Assistant II - Pittsburgh, PA (Night Shift) Monday-Friday 11 : 00PM-7 : 30AM

Department : Clinical Lab Pain Management

Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Pay Range : Minimum of $17.75+ per hour; Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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!

Responsibilities :

  • Perform specimen receiving, labeling,handlingand preparation.
  • Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g.,printing labels,uncap / cap specimen tubes,aliquot specimens,prepare racks, worklists, enter / scanspecimensand load automated instruments).
  • Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
  • Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
  • Assist in preparation of chemicals,reagentsand solutions.
  • Clean, organize and maintain work area,glasswareand laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, asneeded).
  • Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.
  • Perform other departmental tasks such asfiling,archivingand retrieving slides / blocks, reports, requisitions / other paperwork and answering the telephone.
  • Dispose of biohazardous material.
  • Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
  • Perform QA / QC duties as assigned.
  • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
  • Comply with all health and safety policies,proceduresand 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.
  • Qualifications :

    Required WorkExperience :

    One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.

    Preferred Work Experience :

    N / A

    Physical and Mental Requirements :

  • The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects : Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
  • Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
  • Frequent walking and / or standing.
  • May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manual dexterity.
  • Knowledge :

    Basic knowledge of organizational / departmental policies and procedures.

    Skills :

  • Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an on-going basis and retain the information once learned.
  • Must be detail-oriented,have the ability towork independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously andeffectively with supervisors,co-workersand clients.
  • Ability to deal with client information in a confidentialmanner.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,Exceland Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
  • Education :

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
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    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.

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