Technical Lab Specialist

Technical Lab Specialist - Marlborough, MA |  Monday - Friday 

This position has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of all technical and/or operational activities in the laboratory. Responsible for performing duties so as to operate the lab with the highest quality safety and integrity, and in an efficient, economical and businesslike manner are of utmost importance.

Pay Range: $64,900+ per year

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! 

• Assist in the development of new Electronic and instrument system integrations within Quest LIMS
• Create documentation for LIMS related User Acceptance Testing and Validations
• Collaborate across various groups within the Quest network, including basic troubleshooting skills when it comes to moving samples and processes through the LIMS system to Review and Reporting
• Assists Supervisors in preparedness for In-house, corporate, and accrediting agency inspections. 
• Observes performance of technical SOPs covering each general bench site once annually. Dissociations from the written procedure are documented and quality improvement actions are determined in conjunction with the department manager and supervisor. Follow-up observations are made to assure improvements are in place. 
• Performs system tests of data transmission across within-laboratory electronic interfaces to assure accuracy. Works with ITG and technical staff to test new interfaces. 
• Monitors the performance of instrument-to-instrument accuracy, assuring timeliness. Inputs and reviews comparative data, maintains electronic and hardcopy records. 
• In order to illustrate accuracy of each LIS calculation performs manual calculations as a means to provide comparative documentation. Works with ITG to test new calculations. 
• 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 Work Experience:  

• At least three (3) years of experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting
• Basic Experience with Lab Automation and Bioinformatics processes
• Competency management and technical training
• Laboratory regulation/accreditation

Preferred Work Experience:  

• Preferred experience with LIMS and/or LIS systems

Skills:  

• PC application skills in Microsoft Office including Excel and Access

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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