Quest Diagnostics · 5 hours ago
Lab Assistant II
Royal Oak, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expQuest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, and they are seeking a Lab Assistant II. The role involves performing various routine laboratory functions to assist the laboratory professional staff and facilitate production.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation ServicesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation
Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens and 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, reagents and solutions
Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed)
Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation
Perform other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and 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, 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
Qualification
Required
One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department
Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures
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 to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency
Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients
Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems
Benefits
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
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
And so much more!
Company
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a clinical laboratory that offers diagnostic testing, services, and information.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (59)
2024 (38)
2023 (74)
2022 (56)
2021 (49)
2020 (45)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1996-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Davis
Chief Executive Officer and President
Cecilia McKenney
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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