Research I Assoc - San Juan Capistrano, CA req63748
Posted on: 4 Apr 2021
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Job Description
Job Description
Look for more than answers. Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing, information and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences, and require sensitivity, tact and a clear dedication to service. Its about providing clarity and hope.
As a Lab Technician you will work for the world leader in the industry, with a career where you can expand your skills and knowledge. Youll have a role where you can act with professionalism, you can inspire colleagues, and you can care about the work we do and the people we serve.
At Quest, Lab Technicians play an essential role in our success and in the services we provide. As a career, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your career with the 1 Diagnostic Lab in the US. We are tech driven, and were creating the lab of the future an environment where you can deliver cutting edge diagnostics and help us drive new discoveries and breakthroughs.
JOB SUMMARY:
With supervision, conducts basis research experiments to develop, implement and refine state-of-the-art assays. Perform routine research laboratory tasks including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, record keeping and housekeeping.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The job accountabilities for this position involve research and development work. No clinical testing analysis, reagent preparation, data reduction, equipment maintenance or assay troubleshooting are to be done. In exceptional cases where the Research Associate is asked to assist the department with clinical duties, full training and competency documentation is required, and the individual must be under direct and constant CLS supervision as appropriate.
1. Routine Research Analysis
A. Performs simple testing experiments by established procedures
B. Prepares protocols, maintains research notebooks and other documentation
C. Organizes specimens and prepares them for testing
D. Prepares testing equipment and runs automated devices for R&D; experiments
2. Reagent Preparation for Research Use
A. Prepares simple, routine reagents or media using established formulas and stock solutions
B. Carries out parallel testing, recovery studies, or clinical correlation on new or prepared materials
C. Pools and aliquots specimens for use as controls
3. Data Reduction
A. Performs calculations or prepares graphs or other test reports for review by the appropriate staff member
B. Transfers raw data from analysis instrument to computer
C. Generates printouts
4. Research Equipment Maintenance & Calibration
A. Performs routine equipment maintenance calibration and troubleshooting according to procedure
B. Documents instrument checks, problems and solutions and notifies the appropriate staff member in the case of instrument failure
5. Quality Assurance
A. Assesses research test performance based on given criteria and notifies the supervisor in the case of out of range controls
B. Maintains control of research experiments through preparation and use of appropriate controls
C. Logs or charts specimen data
D. Helps prepare controls for experiments
6. Troubleshooting and Development
A. Reviews procedural execution for possible root cause
B. Carries out simple troubleshooting procedures
C. Performs R&D; problem solving experiments, as instructed
7. Inventory
A. Notifies supervisor when supplies run low
B. Unpacks, logs and stores supplies upon arrival
C. Labels chemicals, media, etc. with date of receipt and initials
8. Clerical Duties in Research Area
A. Monitoring instrument data
B. Maintains records of reagent preparation and testing
C. Tallies workload data
D. Collates, files and binds documents
E. Answers the phone and takes messages
9. Safety and Housekeeping
A. Uses protective clothing and equipment as appropriate
B. Is responsible for becoming familiar with and following laboratory safety procedures
C. Reports all incidents
D. Helps keep the lab area neat and clean
E. Assists with safety
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
BS/BA in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field required.
Work Experience:
1-3 years laboratory research experience required.
Special Requirements:
1. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers, including word processing, and spreadsheets. Experience with relevant scientific computing applications preferred.
2. Proven ability to accomplish technical tasks both independently and as a member of a research team.
Quest Diagnostics
Secaucus, NJ
Company Overview
Quest Diagnostics 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 management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our 46,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives.
At a Glance
Quest Diagnostics is the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services
Generated 2018 revenues of approximately $7.53 billion
Publicly trades common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DGX). More in Investor Relations
Ranks as a component of the S&P 500
Touches the lives of 30 percent of American adults each year
Serves about half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S
Access to approximately 90% of U.S. insured lives
Engages workforce of about 46,000 employees dedicated to putting patients first every day
More than 6,600 patient access points, the most extensive network in the U.S.,
including phlebotomists in physician offices and more than 2,250 of our own
patient service centers
A medical and scientific staff of more than 600 M.D.s and Ph.D.s
Logistics capabilities, that include approximately 3,750 courier vehicles and 25 aircraft that collectively make tens of thousands of stops daily
Offers physicians a test menu that is industry leading in breadth and innovation. Our test menu ranges from routine biological tests to complex and specialized molecular and gene-based testing as well as anatomic pathology
Provides a broad range of solutions for employers, including workplace drug testing for employers and government agencies; the Blueprint for Wellness employee wellness service; and risk assessment services for the life insurance industry
Publishes original research in peer reviewed publications, at medical and scientific conferences, and as a public service. Quest Diagnostics Health Trends reports examine trends in diseases based on the company’s United States database. Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index (DTI) reports examine trends in workplace drug testing, and have been considered a benchmark for U.S. workforce drug positivity trends since 1988
Recognition
Named to Fortune Magazine's 2019 World's Most Admired Companies list in the Health Care industry category of "Pharmacy and Other Services" for the third consecutive year
Among FORTUNE® Magazine's 2018 Fortune 500® companies
Ranked on the Forbes® 2018 Global 2000
Ranked on the “Barron’s 500” list of top-performing large companies for 2017
Named a member of the Dow Jones® Sustainability World and North America indexes since 2004 (DJSI World) and 2005 (DJSI North America). The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index represents the top 10% of the leading sustainability companies out of the biggest 2,500 companies in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index
Earned a place on the annual Newsweek Green Rankings, for the fourth consecutive year on the 2017 U.S. list
Consistently named one of the best places to work in U.S. business journal rankings, including Forbes® 2018 America's Best Large Employers
Achieved Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation from the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, recognizing our important actions to reduce the cancer risk of employees and their families
Received a rating of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index, earning the distinction of being a "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality"
Named a DiversityInc Noteworthy Company for the second consecutive year in 2018
Read more about awards and honors.
Read more about our Reputation Honors and Corporate Social Responsibility programs.
Products and Services
Diagnostics information services
Clinical trials
Healthcare IT
Wellness & risk management
Drug Screening
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Operations
Headquarters in the U.S.: 500 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Approximately 2,200 patient locations and dozens of clinical laboratories throughout the U.S.
In addition to the U.S., Quest Diagnostics operates clinical laboratories in laboratory facilities in Gurgaon, India; Heston, England; Mexico City, Mexico; and San Juan, Puerto Rico
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of EmployeesApproximately 45,000
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