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Lab Support Assistant II

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Every day as a Quest career professional, you’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with the latest cutting-edge technology. As a laboratory operations team member, you will play a key role in ensuring that the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity are upheld while meeting the needs of our patients. And, you’ll be supported by a company committed to helping you grow a rewarding career through cross training and comprehensive learning opportunities.

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Job Details

Category Laboratory Location Hackensack, New Jersey Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations
Shift Day Employee type Regular Part-Time Work mode On-site
The Lab Support Assistant II sorts through discarded waste from Specimen Processing area identifying biological specimens.  The incumbent actively supports and complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures. 
  • Collects all discarded waste from Specimen Processing. 
  • Sorts through all discarded waste consisting of paper and biological material. 
  • Delivers any biological specimen to Lab Support Supervisor. 
  • Rebags and disposes all sorted waste appropriately.  
  • Adheres to all established laboratory safety requirements. 
  • Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or work practice controls as directed by management. 
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned by competent authority. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:  

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:  

N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

  • Physical activity: stooping; kneeling; crouching; reaching; pushing; pulling; lifting; fingering; grasping; feeling. 
  • Light work (exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to move objects); visual acuity; exposure to biological specimens, biohazard materials and chemicals. 

Knowledge:  

Proper specimen handling techniques. 

Skills:  

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors and co-workers. 
  • Attention to detail. 
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision. 

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets

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  • Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision

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  • Annual incentive plans

    All eligible employees are invited to participate in our success in our annual incentive bonus plan payout.

  • 401(k)

    You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.

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