Lab Assistant II

Lab Assistant II – Royal Oak, MI – Shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM; weekends as needed) Join the Quest Diagnostics team supporting Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI! Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production. Employees may be eligible to receive a shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. Benefits 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 Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more! Responsibilities Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling & preparation. Assist with pre‑analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens, and 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, reagents & solutions. Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware & laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed). Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation. Perform other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving & 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, procedures & 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 Work Experience: One (1) year full‑time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department. Preferred Work Experience: N/A Physical & Mental Requirements The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: 1–10 pounds frequently; 11–25 pounds occasionally; 36–50 pounds seldom; over 50 pounds not to be lifted 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 which demand 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 an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned. Must be detail‑oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co‑workers and clients. Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr