Lab Assistant I

Location: Miramar, FL, United States Department: Laboratory Operations

Lab Assistant I - Miramar, FL, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Are you intrigued by the science of the human body?  Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation?  Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services?  Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!

Pay range: $17.75+ 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, 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!

Job Responsibilities:

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.

Performs waived tests under supervision

All other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)