Lab Assistant I

About Quest Diagnostics

Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!

This Lab Assistant I position is located in Clifton, NJ, with a work schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM, within the Auto Chem Tech Operations Support Department.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $17.20 - $24.08 per hour. Employees may be eligible to receive a shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on the second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on the 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

Quest Diagnostics is proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs designed to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans 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 of a Lab Assistant I

The Lab Assistant I provides a wide variety of support for the assigned lab department, ensuring efficient operations and accurate specimen handling.

• Picks up samples from accessioning and sorts samples into appropriate racks.
• Answers phone and directs calls appropriately.
• Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies.
• Inventories and orders warehouse supply items.
• Sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate setup hood.
• Manages specimen library within established time frames.
• Performs waived tests under supervision.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be considered for the Lab Assistant I position, candidates must meet the following education requirement:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Key skills/competency

• Laboratory Operations
• Specimen Handling
• Sample Sorting
• Inventory Management
• Reagent Storage
• Accessioning Support
• Phone Communication
• Waived Testing
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management