Lab Assistant I

Lab Assistant I - Grand Rapids, MI, Tuesday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Saturday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

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!

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


• 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)