Lab Associate I at Quest Diagnostics in West Hills, MD

Summary: Quest Diagnostics is a leader in diagnostic information services, and they are seeking a Lab Associate I to provide general support for the laboratory. The role involves preparing and organizing samples for testing, handling specimens, and assisting licensed personnel in various laboratory activities. Responsibilities: - Prepares and organizes samples for testing, for example, 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 the 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 to 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. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position Required Qualifications: - Basic knowledge of operating non-complex equipment - High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Preferred Qualifications: - 1 – 2 years of laboratory experience preferred - Some College Courses Two to three years of college courses preferred. (Preferred) Required Skills: Sample preparation, Specimen handling, Laboratory equipment operation, Reagent preparation, Inventory management, Data entry, Quality control procedures, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Typing 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, Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation, 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