Lab Support Assistant II

Lab Support Assistant II - Hackensack, NJ - Every Other Weekend Saturday/Sunday 8:00AM-5:00PM (Rotational Weekends)

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Lab Support Assistant II in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC.

The Lab Support Assistant II sorts through discarded waste from Specimen Processing area identifying biological specimens. The incumbent actively supports and complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Pay Range: $17.20 - $24.32 / 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:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:
* Paid Time Off and Health Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
* Paid Holidays (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
* 401(k) with matching contributions
* Annual bonus opportunity
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Blueprint for Wellness
* Opportunities for career advancement
* Training provided!

• Collects all discarded waste from Specimen Processing.
• Sorts through all discarded waste consisting of paper and biological material.
• Delivers any biological specimen to Lab Support Supervisor.
• Rebags and disposes all sorted waste appropriately.
• Adheres to all established laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by competent authority.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:

N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Physical activity: stooping; kneeling; crouching; reaching; pushing; pulling; lifting; fingering; grasping; feeling.
• Light work (exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to move objects); visual acuity; exposure to biological specimens, biohazard materials and chemicals.

Knowledge:

Proper specimen handling techniques.

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets