Leadership Experience Accelerator Program Associate
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Leadership Experience Accelerator Program Associate - Pittsburgh PA Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pay: $71720 per year
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!
Program Overview
Our Leadership Experience Accelerator Program (LEAP) is an immersive 2-year rotational experience designed for high-potential recent college graduates who are eager to launch their careers as an Operations Leader. This accelerated program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of our core business functions hands-on experience with high-impact projects and dedicated mentorship to foster your leadership capabilities.
Program Journey
As an Associate in this program you will be hired into a dedicated track in your region to embark on three challenging 8-month rotations each designed to provide you with a strategic and unique perspective of our operations:
Program Tracks
Business TransformationYou will join our team dedicated to continuous improvement and driving strategic initiatives across the organization. You will work on projects that could involve new technology implementation process re-engineering and change management to help us stay at the cutting edge of our industry.
For Example: You may work directly with our patient-facing teams to understand the end-to-end patient experience. Youll identify opportunities to improve service quality efficiency and patient satisfaction
Lab Operations
You will gain firsthand experience in one of our state-of-the-art laboratories. You will learn about our technical processes quality control and the critical role our labs play in delivering accurate and timely results. You will contribute to projects focused on process improvement and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
What Youll Gain:
Accelerated Career Growth
This program is a fast track to a people leadership role within our operations team upon successful completion.
Dedicated Mentorship
You will be paired with experienced leaders who will provide guidance support and coaching throughout your two-year journey.
Leadership Development
You will participate in targeted training and development opportunities to build your people leadership skills including project management communication and team leadership.
High-Impact Projects
You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by working on projects that are critical to our business success.
Cross-Functional Exposure
You will gain a holistic view of our organization and build a strong network of contacts across the organization.
Qualifications
Experience/Skills:
- Strong desire to develop a career as an Operations people leader
- Leadership aptitude demonstrated through extracurricular activities internships or work experience.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Innovative and continuous improvement mindset
- Collaborative team player with strong work ethic.
- Proactive and results-oriented
- Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
- Intermediate proficiency in a variety of software such as Excel Word PowerPoint Power BI etc.
- Strong data analysis & business skills including project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills communication & team building skills
Work Environment:
Preferred Remote Hybrid & In-person
Travel Required: Up to 25% Domestic
Required Education:
- Bachelors Degree
- Majors: Business (Management Operations Logistics Supply Chain) Life Sciences Engineering Biomedical Engineering or related field of studyEL1
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Commitment to possible relocation anywhere in the U.S.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or future sponsorship
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care mana ... View more