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Job Details
Category Laboratory
Location Miramar, Florida
Job function Operations
Job family Laboratory Operations
Shift Night
Employee type Regular Full-Time
Work mode On-site
Lab Assistant (Prep Lab Assistant) - Miramar, FL - Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM (Hematology Department)
**$1,500 sign-on bonus** (External Applicants)
15% Shift Differential
10% Weekend Differential
Position provides a wide variety of support for assigned lab department.
Pay Range: $17.75+ per hour; Employee may be eligible to receive 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.
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!
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.
Decontaminates work areas as designated.
Performs waived tests under supervision
Seeks specimens as needed
Maintains work area in clean and organized condition.
Follows all PPE requirements.
Maintains designated laboratory equipment.
Performs QA/QC duties as assigned (eyewash checks, temperature readings etc...)
Loads urines onto Atlas for urinalysis.
Resolves unverified pending list for occult bloods and urinalysis.
Inoculates appropriate microbiology media based on site given.
Prepares samples for processing i.e. tissue grinders, centrifuging.
Credits unacceptable / duplicate test requests, knows what sites and specimens are acceptable for testing.
Places anaerobic culture plates in appropriate bags.
Loads blood bottles into Bactec machine.
Prints and separates worksheets.
Puts culture plates in incubators.
Prepares concentrates and trichrome slides for ova and parasites.
Prepares samples for DNA probes.
Prepares malaria smears.
Prepares tubes for Giardia antigens and cryptosporidium EIA.
Performs and finalizes occult blood results.
Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, crediting, and resulting as needed. 28. Disposes of biohazardous and chemical waste.
Completes PAL forms appropriately.
Provides input regarding procedures, training manual, and checklists.
Assists with department quality and process improvement projects.
Sets up media and supplies for assigned work area.
Completes training checklists and competency testing appropriately.
Discards specimens weekly.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
N/A
Preferred Work Experience:
N/A
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Knowledge:
N/A
Skills:
Accurate worker, detail-oriented
Flexible with respect to department scheduling needs.
Flexible to work in other departments as needed.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)
LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume
2025-88759
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
We’ve built a welcoming workplace where all people are inspired to learn, develop and progress in their careers. There’s a broad range of opportunities, so you can explore many career paths in one company. There’s resources to help you build a fulfilling life and rewarding career. There’s training and development to align your work with your business success. No wonder there’s more to discover at Quest.
Benefits
We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.
Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision
From medical, dental, and vision coverage plans designed to meet your needs, to supplemental health plans for an additional layer of financial protection, you can rest assured that your health is high on our agenda.
Annual incentive plans
All eligible employees are invited to participate in our success in our annual incentive bonus plan payout.
401(k)
You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.
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