Prep Lab Assistant
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
At a glance
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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- Collaborative
- Efficient
- Focused
- Results-driven
- Quick-thinking
- Organized
See how your career can grow
With a world of opportunities in our supportive environment, you’ll take your career to the next level. From collaborating with senior leaders on meaningful work, to on-the-job training, we are committed to fostering your growth, so you can build a successful career. Here is just one example of a career path you can take.
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Job Details
Prep Lab Assistant - Pittsburgh, PA - Tuesday - Saturday 3:30am - 12:00pm (Rotational Sundays)
Position provides a wide variety of support for assigned lab department.
- Picks up samples from accessioning and sorts samples into appropriate racks.
- Answers phone and directs calls appropriately
- Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies
- Inventories and orders warehouse supply items
- Sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate setup hood. Manages specimen library within established time frames.
- Decontaminates work areas as designated.
- Performs waived tests under supervision
- Seeks specimens as needed
- Maintains work area in clean and organized condition.
- Follows all PPE requirements.
- Maintains designated laboratory equipment.
- Performs QA/QC duties as assigned (eyewash checks, temperature readings etc...)
- Loads urines onto Atlas for urinalysis.
- Resolves unverified pending list for occult bloods and urinalysis.
- Inoculates appropriate microbiology media based on site given.
- Prepares samples for processing i.e. tissue grinders, centrifuging.
- Credits unacceptable / duplicate test requests, knows what sites and specimens are acceptable for testing.
- Places anaerobic culture plates in appropriate bags.
- Loads blood bottles into Bactec machine.
- Prints and separates worksheets.
- Puts culture plates in incubators.
- Prepares concentrates and trichrome slides for ova and parasites.
- Prepares samples for DNA probes.
- Prepares malaria smears.
- Prepares tubes for Giardia antigens and cryptosporidium EIA.
- Performs and finalizes occult blood results.
- Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, crediting, and resulting as needed. 28. Disposes of biohazardous and chemical waste.
- Completes PAL forms appropriately.
- Provides input regarding procedures, training manual, and checklists.
- Assists with department quality and process improvement projects.
- Sets up media and supplies for assigned work area.
- Completes training checklists and competency testing appropriately.
- Discards specimens weekly.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
N/A
Preferred Work Experience:
N/A
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Knowledge:
N/A
Skills:
- Accurate worker, detail-oriented
- Flexible with respect to department scheduling needs.
- Flexible to work in other departments as needed.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)
LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Culture
We’ve built a welcoming, inclusive workplace where people are inspired to learn, develop, and progress in their careers. There’s stability, so you can explore many career paths in one field. There’s flexibility, helping you to build a fulfilling life and rewarding career. There’s training and development to align your work with your business success. No wonder there’s more to discover at Quest.
Learn moreBenefits
We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.
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Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision
From medical, dental, and vision coverage plans designed to meet your needs, to supplemental health plans for an additional layer of financial protection, you can rest assured that your health is high on our agenda.
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Annual incentive plans
All eligible employees are invited to participate in our success in our annual incentive bonus plan payout.
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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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