Lab Assistant I
Quest Diagnostics
Summary
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Job description
Job Responsibilities
- Provides a wide variety of support for assigned lab department.
- 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
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Company Match up to 5%
- Shift Differential
- Roth IRA Option
Company overview
Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the United States. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services including routine blood tests, genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, and anatomic pathology. Quest serves approximately one-third of American adults and physicians annually through its network of approximately 2,250 patient service centers and extensive outreach operations. The company processes over 500,000 test requests daily, providing critical data that helps healthcare providers make informed decisions about patient care. Quest Diagnostics has been at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, developing advanced testing capabilities for cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders. The company plays a vital role in public health through its participation in disease surveillance and population health management initiatives.