Reagent Technician

Reagent Technician - Lewisville TX Tuesday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Reagent Technician is responsible for timely preparation of high quality laboratory reagents for use in technical areas as well as dispensing and mixing chemicals. Complies with established quality control procedures and assists with the monthly inventory and ensures that supplies are ordered on a timely basis. The incumbent actively supports and complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Pay range: $21.07 per 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:

• 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!

• Prepare reagents for use in technical departments according to established procedures.
• Perform daily instrument calibration duties.
• Transport and exchange compressed gas cylinders for use in the technical departments as directed.
• Assist with the maintenance of the departments computer protocols and the placement of reagent orders.
• Comply fully with established quality control procedures.
• Ensure that chemicals reagents and supplies are delivered to the technical departments on a timely basis so that tests are not delayed.
• Adhere to all established laboratory safety requirements.
• Use (a) personal protective equipment (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Perform other ancillary duties as assigned by a competent authority.

Required Work Experience:

1 year of progressively responsible laboratory experience.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Long periods of standing
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use material handling equipment to move large containers of products

Knowledge:

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with laboratory apparatus and equipment.

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with Quest Diagnostics employees and clients.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Good verbal communication skills

Education

• Associates Degree Associates Degree in a biological or chemical science (Preferred)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)