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Lab Associate III - Cleveland, OH, Thursday to Monday, 4: 00 PM to 12:30 AM
Department - Spec Chem - General - Clinical Laboratory
Pay range: $27+ 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!
This non-licensed position is accountable for assisting with general support for the laboratory, following all applicable policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and organizes samples for testing, for example, sample racking, aliquoting and tube preparation.
- Responsible for labeling, handling, processing or preparation, and transportation and storage of specimens.
- Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately. Demonstrates problem solving ability on service and production issues.
- Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance. Notifies appropriate technical staff of equipment problems.
- Assists licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA) in the pre-analytic and post-analytic testing activities, other than trainees, in a licensed clinical laboratory.
- Prepares pre-analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices. Submits documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use.
- Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures, formulas, stock solutions and fixed volume measuring devices.
- Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies. Orders, unpacks, logs, dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use. Performs inventory of laboratory items including restocking the benches and equipment inventory.
- Sorting and accessioning incoming specimens into appropriate LIS, then delivering to designated testing platform/department.
- Performs data entry or transcribes data from previously recorded results to computer for data reduction and prepares for licensed personnel's review.
- Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
- Assists in the performance of quality control procedures.
- Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.
- Identifies specimen problems and demonstrates ability to appropriately resolve or elevate to licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA).
- Assists a licensed person (e.g.: CLS) with performance of validation verifications and other Research and Development (R&D) activities, as applicable.
- Trains other Lab Associates. Supports Training Programs, where applicable.
- Takes initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback. Is a resource for process improvement.
- Demonstrates leadership through accountability and collaboration in daily activities.
- Assist with scheduling at the direction of a supervisor or manager.
- Shows leadership in organization, written and oral communication, meetings, and other activities.
- Prepares revisions for licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA) concerning departmental standard operating procedures and database, to accurately reflect the current process.
- Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages. Maintains the confidentiality of client information.
- Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
- Complies 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.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience:
- 2-3 years of laboratory experience required.
Preferred Work Experience
- 4-6 years of laboratory experience preferred.
Physical And Mental Requirements
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Performs repetitive tasks with dominant hand.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
- Have good eye and hand coordination.
Knowledge
- A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
- An awareness of the factors that influence test results.
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong typing skills desirable.
- Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with management, co-workers, and clients.
- Other automation skills helpful.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree BS/BA degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology (other life science degree coursework will be evaluated) (Preferred)
- High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 - 6 years of laboratory experience Required. (Required)
About The Team
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Description
Lab Associate III - Cleveland, OH, Thursday to Monday, 4: 00 PM to 12:30 AM
Department - Spec Chem - General - Clinical Laboratory
Pay range: $27+ 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!
This non-licensed position is accountable for assisting with general support for the laboratory, following all applicable policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and organizes samples for testing, for example, sample racking, aliquoting and tube preparation.
- Responsible for labeling, handling, processing or preparation, and transportation and storage of specimens.
- Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately. Demonstrates problem solving ability on service and production issues.
- Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventive maintenance. Notifies appropriate technical staff of equipment problems.
- Assists licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA) in the pre-analytic and post-analytic testing activities, other than trainees, in a licensed clinical laboratory.
- Prepares pre-analytical reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices. Submits documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use.
- Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures, formulas, stock solutions and fixed volume measuring devices.
- Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies. Orders, unpacks, logs, dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use. Performs inventory of laboratory items including restocking the benches and equipment inventory.
- Sorting and accessioning incoming specimens into appropriate LIS, then delivering to designated testing platform/department.
- Performs data entry or transcribes data from previously recorded results to computer for data reduction and prepares for licensed personnel's review.
- Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
- Assists in the performance of quality control procedures.
- Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.
- Identifies specimen problems and demonstrates ability to appropriately resolve or elevate to licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA).
- Assists a licensed person (e.g.: CLS) with performance of validation verifications and other Research and Development (R&D) activities, as applicable.
- Trains other Lab Associates. Supports Training Programs, where applicable.
- Takes initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback. Is a resource for process improvement.
- Demonstrates leadership through accountability and collaboration in daily activities.
- Assist with scheduling at the direction of a supervisor or manager.
- Shows leadership in organization, written and oral communication, meetings, and other activities.
- Prepares revisions for licensed personnel (CA only) or delegated supervisor (non-CA) concerning departmental standard operating procedures and database, to accurately reflect the current process.
- Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages. Maintains the confidentiality of client information.
- Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
- Complies 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.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience:
- 2-3 years of laboratory experience required.
Preferred Work Experience
- 4-6 years of laboratory experience preferred.
Physical And Mental Requirements
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Performs repetitive tasks with dominant hand.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
- Have good eye and hand coordination.
Knowledge
- A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
- An awareness of the factors that influence test results.
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong typing skills desirable.
- Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with management, co-workers, and clients.
- Other automation skills helpful.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree BS/BA degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology (other life science degree coursework will be evaluated) (Preferred)
- High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 - 6 years of laboratory experience Required. (Required)
About The Team
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
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Align your credentials to CLIA-regulated lab standards
Quest Diagnostics operates under CLIA certification, so your application materials should reflect hands-on experience with regulated laboratory environments. Highlight any quality control, proficiency testing, or accreditation-related work before you apply.
Target Quest's high-volume testing divisions first
Quest fills Associate Scientist roles most consistently in clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, and immunology. Filtering your applications to these service lines improves your chances of landing in a team that actively recruits international candidates.
Confirm OPT STEM extension eligibility before your start date
Associate Scientist roles at Quest typically fall under NAICS codes that support STEM OPT extensions. Verify your degree field qualifies with your DSO well before your initial OPT period ends, since the 60-day grace period cannot be extended.
Use Migrate Mate to identify open Associate Scientist roles
Searching for Quest Diagnostics positions that explicitly support visa sponsorship can save weeks of guesswork. Migrate Mate filters roles by sponsorship type so you can prioritize applications to positions where H-1B or OPT support is already confirmed.
Prepare for DOL prevailing wage scrutiny in your specialty
For H-1B petitions, your offered salary must meet DOL prevailing wage levels for the specific laboratory role and geographic location. If Quest is hiring you into a lower wage level than your experience warrants, flag this with your employer's immigration counsel before filing.
Ask about PERM timing during the offer stage
Quest's size means Green Card sponsorship through PERM is a realistic path, but recruitment and labor market testing add months before USCIS even receives the I-140. Clarify your employer's standard timeline for initiating PERM so you can plan around H-1B cap years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Quest Diagnostics sponsor H-1B visas for Associate Scientists?
Yes, Quest Diagnostics sponsors H-1B visas for Associate Scientist roles. The company works with immigration counsel to file cap-subject petitions and has a track record of supporting international candidates in laboratory science functions. If you're currently on OPT, Quest also supports the transition from F-1 status to H-1B, provided your role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines.
How do I apply for Associate Scientist jobs at Quest Diagnostics?
Applications go through Quest Diagnostics' careers portal, where you can filter by role title and location. For international candidates specifically seeking sponsorship-confirmed openings, Migrate Mate aggregates Associate Scientist listings at Quest and flags which positions support visa sponsorship, saving you from applying to roles that won't move forward with an international hire.
Which visa types does Quest Diagnostics typically use for Associate Scientist positions?
Quest sponsors H-1B visas for Associate Scientists in specialty occupation roles. The company also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates, and TN visa status for qualified Canadian and Mexican nationals. For candidates on a longer-term trajectory, Quest initiates Green Card sponsorship through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories via the PERM labor certification process.
What qualifications does Quest Diagnostics expect for Associate Scientist roles?
Most Associate Scientist openings at Quest require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a life science field such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or medical laboratory science. Hands-on laboratory experience, familiarity with regulated environments such as GLP or CLIA-compliant labs, and proficiency with standard instrumentation are consistently emphasized. Some roles, particularly in molecular or clinical chemistry divisions, prefer candidates with a master's degree or relevant research experience.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for an Associate Scientist role at Quest?
Timeline depends on your current status. F-1 OPT candidates can start immediately while the H-1B petition is prepared for the April filing window, with employment authorization beginning October 1 if selected in the lottery. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship typically takes one to three years from initiation to I-140 approval, not accounting for priority date backlogs. Clarifying your employer's process early helps you plan around each stage.