Lab Assistant I - Microbiology

Lab Assistant I - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends  

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!

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.

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:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)  
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• 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)