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Lab Assistant I - Microbiology

Quest Diagnostics·Royal Oak, Michigan

Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 13 days ago
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Lab Assistant I - Microbiology

How this role compares

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  • 62 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

About the role

The Lab Assistant will perform laboratory tasks and operate instrumentation to support diagnostic information services. The role involves working in a microbiology setting during night shifts with rotational weekend requirements.

Lab Assistant I - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 10

  • 00
  • PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends 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! 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.

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: Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for: Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week) 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week) 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Employee stock purchase plan Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® 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)

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.

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Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. The position requires the ability to work on-site in Royal Oak, MI, during the specified night shift hours.

  • high school
  • Microbiology
  • Data entry
  • Sample processing
  • Laboratory instrumentation
  • Diagnostic information services

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Royal Oak, Michigan
Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Quest Diagnostics

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...

IndustryMedical and Diagnostic Laboratories
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Michigan Night-Shift Microbiology Lab Roles

Microbiology lab assistant roles in Michigan typically support specimen handling, testing workflows, and dependable coverage across scheduled shifts, including nights. Competition may be stronger for candidates who can work on-site in Royal Oak, meet basic education requirements, and maintain accuracy during routine laboratory procedures; review the original description for shift details and prepare to discuss reliability. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, including vacation, holidays, 401(k), education assistance, and an employee stock purchase plan, saving research time.

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