Quest Diagnostics

Lab Assistant Hiring Event

ID 2024-74187
Category
Operations
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Shift
Day
Location Address
6701 Carnegie Ave
Location City & State
US-OH-Cleveland
Workplace Category
On-site

Overview

Clinical Lab Hiring Event

Quest Diagnostics / Cleveland HeartLab

 

Hiring Event Details

 

Please submit an application to be scheduled to meet with a lab manager and discuss career opportunities with Quest Diagnostics and Cleveland HeartLab!

 

Dates:

  • Friday November 15, 2024 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Saturday November 16, 2024 from 8:00am - 12:00pm

Location:

Cleveland HeartLab / Quest Diagnostics

6701 Carnegie Ave, Suite 500

Cleveland, OH

 

Hiring for many positions supporting clinical laboratory team including:

  • Lab Assistant
  • Lab Associate (Must have BS degree in a lab science field - all training provided)
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist

 

Openings on multiple shifts including day, evening and nights

 

Pay Range:

Lab Assistant: $17.20+ per hour

Lab Associate: $20.00+ per hour

Medical Lab Scientist: $30.00+ per 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:


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!

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and 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 and solutions. 
  • Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and 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 and 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 and 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

Qualifications

 

Preferred Work Experience:  

One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department. 

 

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

  • The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried 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 on-going 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 and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems. 


EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)


2024-74187

EEO

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

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