Lab Assistant Hiring Event

Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services to kick start your career? Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range: $20.10 - $22.01 / 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 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 Annual incentive plans Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more! Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. Responsibilities Receive incoming specimen transport bags from Patient Service Centers (PSCs) and internal laboratory departments. Open transport bags and carefully unpack specimens while maintaining specimen integrity. Sort and organize specimens by testing department, priority, and temperature requirements. Deliver specimens promptly and accurately to the appropriate laboratory departments to support testing turnaround times. Perform visual quality checks to verify specimen containers are properly labeled, securely capped, and free from damage prior to delivery. Maintain an organized workflow to ensure the continuous movement of specimens throughout the laboratory. Follow all laboratory safety procedures, including proper handling of biohazardous materials and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Adhere to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and company compliance policies at all times. Communicate effectively with laboratory staff to resolve routing questions and ensure timely specimen delivery. Participate in training and continuously learn laboratory layout, specimen routing procedures, and department workflows. Qualifications Preferred Work Experience Previous experience in a production environment. Knowledge Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory. Skills Minimal data entry skills. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) 63267 Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quest Diagnostics Incorporated