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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Lab Assistant 1

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeMarlborough, MA, USA$20.10 - $22.01 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Previous experience in a production environment is preferred.
  • A medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory, is preferred.
  • Minimal data-entry skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Learn the assigned duties of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and develop an understanding of how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions work together and affect technical departments and result quality.
  • Identify problems with specimen types or missing information related to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage; resolve issues or forward information to support timely resolution.
  • Develop an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering and research test-order information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
  • Meet quality and production standards within six months of completing training.
  • Complete required written documentation so it is understandable, legible, and submitted within the assigned time frame.
  • Arrive on time, follow attendance guidelines, and support departmental performance when coworkers are absent.
  • Learn additional functions within Technical Operations and Specimen Processing to progress to the next level.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a production environment.
  • A medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

About the Company

Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Quest Diagnostics provides clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic services. It processes patient samples across a network of laboratories to run a broad menu of 3,000+ tests, including cancer diagnostics and anatomical pathology, and delivers interpretive reports through its medical staff. Tests are performed at its patient service centers, esoteric and rapid-response labs, and outpatient facilities, with results shared with clinicians via connected data systems. What sets Quest Diagnostics apart is its scale and scope: the world’s largest clinical lab network, the broadest test menu, a large team of MDs and PhDs for interpretation, and leadership in cancer diagnostics and pre-employment drug testing, plus extensive clinical trials testing. Its goal is to empower healthcare providers and patients with actionable diagnostic insights to identify, treat, and manage disease, inspire healthy behaviors, and improve health outcomes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Secaucus, NJ
Founded
1967

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