Lab Associate

Job Overview

Lab Associate I – Denver, CO. Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Pay range: $19.41 - $29.21 / hour. Salary offers based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees who work 30+ hours
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• Fin Fit 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
• and so much more!

• Prepares and organizes samples for testing, e.g., 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.
• 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 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.
• 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).
• Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages. Maintains the confidentiality of client information.
• Helps 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 (general description of work performed).

• Basic knowledge of operating non‑complex equipment.

• 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferred.

• Lifting: 1‑10 lbs frequently; 11‑25 lbs occasionally; 26‑50 lbs seldom; >50 lbs not to be lifted without assistance.
• Performs repetitive tasks with dominant hand.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Good eye–hand coordination.

• Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Awareness of factors that influence test results.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong typing skills desirable.
• Communication and interpersonal skills for courteous, effective interactions with management, co‑workers, and clients.
• Automation skills helpful.

Equal Opportunity

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Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

Hiring exclusively through direct application at the employer’s website.