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Quest Diagnostics Careers

Clifton, NJ (In Person)

$42,931 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/2/2026

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Lab Assistant I Clifton, NJ, United States Be the First to Apply Job Description Lab Assistant I - Clifton, NJ, Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, with rotational weekends Department - Auto Chem Tech Ops Support 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!
Pay range:
$17.20 - $24.08 / 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!
Responsibilities 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.
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (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. Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 56985 Job Category Laboratory Operations Posting Date 04/06/2026, 03:31 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Evening Locations 1 Insights Drive, Clifton, NJ, 07012, US Workplace On-site daily Regular or Temporary Regular Weekly Working Hours 40.00 Salary Minimum 15.53 Salary Range Mid 19.80 Salary Maximum 24.08 © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 1 Insights Drive, Clifton, NJ, 07012, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs Lab Assistant I United States Posted on 02/18/2026 Be the First to Apply Lab Assistant I Clifton, NJ, United States Posted on 04/06/2026 Be the First to Apply Lab Assistant I - Histology Newtown Square, PA, United States Posted on 03/16/2026 Lab Assistant I - Histology Newtown Square, PA, United States Posted on 03/30/2026 See More Jobs

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