[Remote] Lab Associate I - Serology
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services. The Lab Associate I will assist with general support for the laboratory, including sample preparation and organization, as well as maintaining equipment and inventory. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the lab and adherence to health and safety policies.
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
Skills
- Basic knowledge of operating non-complex equipment
- HS diploma required
- 1 – 2 years of laboratory experience preferred
Benefits
- 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
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- And so much more!
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