Lab Assistant II

Lab Assistant II at Quest Diagnostics

Location:

St. Vincent Hospital, 2001 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN

Employment type:

Full-time, evening shift (Monday to Friday 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with rotational weekends)

Sign-on Bonus: $2,500 (external only)

Pay range: $17.20+ per hour; shift differential and annual performance bonus may apply.

• 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”
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off
• 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
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

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

• 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.

Required

Work Experience:

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

Preferred

Work Experience:

N/A

• Lifting and carrying: 1‑10 lb frequently; 11‑25 lb occasionally; 36‑50 lb seldom; over 50 lb not without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments demanding significant manual dexterity.

Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

• Ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors and retain the information once learned.
• Detail‑oriented; can work independently, establish priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum efficiency.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co‑workers and clients.
• Ability to handle client information confidentially.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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