Lab Assistant Group Lead

Lab Assistant Group Lead - Clifton, NJ (Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM)

Department:
Clinical Lab – Serology General

Work closely with department supervisors and/or managers to assist in the direction of lab assistants within the lab to ensure the production of accurate processing in a timely manner.

Pay range: $17.76 - $26.64 per hour. Employees may be eligible to receive a 10% shift differential for some or all hours worked on second shift and a 15% shift differential for some or all hours worked on third shift. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained.

• 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®
• healthy MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit 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!

• Ensure work is being completed timely and correctly, adjust staff duties to meet business needs.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and manager regarding issues, concerns and other department needs.
• Consult on work in progress to address concerns in the absence of supervisor to ensure accuracy and timely performance.
• Assist in the training and competency testing of Lab Assistants.
• Perform all duties of a Lab Assistant:
  • Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation.
  • Assist with pre‑analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens and load automated instruments).
  • Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range.
  • Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
  • Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions.
  • Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).
  • Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.
  • Perform other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone.
  • Dispose of biohazardous material.
  • Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
  • Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
  • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
  • Comply with all health and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

One (1) to three (3) years full‑time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.

Minimum of one (1) year as a Quest Lab Assistant preferred.

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: 1–10 pounds frequently; 11–25 pounds occasionally; 36–50 pounds seldom; objects over 50 pounds not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned.
• Must be detail‑oriented, able to work independently, establish work priorities and…