Lab Assistant I at Quest Diagnostics in Clifton, NJ

Summary: Quest Diagnostics is a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services, and they are seeking a Lab Assistant I. The role involves providing a wide variety of support for the assigned lab department, including sample management and performing waived tests under supervision. 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 Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Required Skills: Sample handling, Specimen library management, Inventory management, Performing waived tests, Laboratory reagent storage Benefits: Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift, 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