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Quest Diagnostics

Prep Lab Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$18.51/hr

Prep Lab Assistant - Pittsburgh, PA, Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM, with rotational weekends ... Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any ...

Quest Diagnostics

Medical Courier

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$17.75/hr

Medical Courier - Pittsburgh, PA, Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with rotational weekends ... Pick up, transport, and deliver medical specimens and lab materials on a scheduled route

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend color lab in Pittsburgh, PA is $24.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.65 and $27.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Color Lab vs Weekend Hair Colorist?

AspectWeekend Color LabWeekend Hair Colorist
CredentialsCosmetology license, color certificationCosmetology license, color certification
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, salons, or retail storesSalons, spas, or mobile settings
Industry UsageProduct testing, color formulation, retailHair coloring, styling, client services
Common Search IntentColor formulation, product developmentHair coloring, styling services

Weekend Color Lab professionals focus on developing and testing hair color products, often working in labs or retail environments. In contrast, Weekend Hair Colorists primarily provide hair coloring services directly to clients in salons or spas. While both roles require similar certifications, their work environments and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Prep Lab Assistant

Prep Lab Assistant

Quest Diagnostics

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$18.51/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

ExamOne rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 103 rated laboratories

Job description

Job Description
Prep Lab Assistant - Pittsburgh, PA, Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM, with rotational weekends
Department: Clinical Lab Pain Management
Position provides a wide variety of support for assigned lab department.
Pay range: Minimum of $18.51+ 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!

Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Decontaminates work areas as designated.
  • Performs waived tests under supervision
  • Seeks specimens as needed
  • Maintains work area in clean and organized condition.
  • Follows all PPE requirements.
  • Maintains designated laboratory equipment.
  • Performs QA/QC duties as assigned (eyewash checks, temperature readings etc...)
  • Loads urines onto Atlas for urinalysis.
  • Resolves unverified pending list for occult bloods and urinalysis.
  • Inoculates appropriate microbiology media based on site given.
  • Prepares samples for processing i.e. tissue grinders, centrifuging.
  • Credits unacceptable / duplicate test requests, knows what sites and specimens are acceptable for testing.
  • Places anaerobic culture plates in appropriate bags.
  • Loads blood bottles into Bactec machine.
  • Prints and separates worksheets.
  • Puts culture plates in incubators.
  • Prepares concentrates and trichrome slides for ova and parasites.
  • Prepares samples for DNA probes.
  • Prepares malaria smears.
  • Prepares tubes for Giardia antigens and cryptosporidium EIA.
  • Performs and finalizes occult blood results.
  • Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, crediting, and resulting as needed. 28. Disposes of biohazardous and chemical waste.
  • Completes PAL forms appropriately.
  • Provides input regarding procedures, training manual, and checklists.
  • Assists with department quality and process improvement projects.
  • Sets up media and supplies for assigned work area.
  • Completes training checklists and competency testing appropriately.
  • Discards specimens weekly.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Skills:
  • Accurate worker, detail-oriented
  • Flexible with respect to department scheduling needs.
  • Flexible to work in other departments as needed.

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.

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