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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS Lab Assistant II in Cleveland, Ohio

Lab Assistant II - Cleveland, OH - Rotating Schedule - 4:00PM-12:30AM (Rotational Weekends) Department: Lab Supp - Lab Mgmt Other Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production. Pay Range: $17.20+ per hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits Information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: * Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours * 15 PTO days first year * Paid Holidays * Annual Bonus Opportunity * 401(k) with matching contributions * Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus * Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Blueprint for Wellness * Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours * Opportunities for career advancement * Training provided! Perform specimen receiving, labeling,handlingand preparation. Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g.,printing labels,uncap/cap specimen tubes,aliquot specimens,prepare racks, worklists, enter/scanspecimensand 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,reagentsand solutions. Clean, organize and maintain work area,glasswareand laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, asneeded). Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation. Perform other departmental tasks such asfiling,archivingand 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,proceduresand 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. QUALIFICATIONS Required WorkExperience: One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department. Preferred Work Experience: N/A Physical and Mental Requirements: The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. Frequent walking and/or standing. May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manual dexterity. Knowledge: Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures. Skills: Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on a

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