jobseeker in Atlanta, Georgia 1 month ago
Hello all,
I am trying to get employment with Quest in the Atlanta area. Do you guys know of any ways to get in fast? I have put my application in just want to network with others that work in the offices.
Thanks
jd1368 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida 3 months ago
Our BU is currently undergoing the "Leaning The Lab" process, doing a full makeover of our facilities. We will be streamlining and consolidating our departments, and I am worried that this process will leave some people out of a job. I was not concerned at first, rather, I was excited that the changes would result in better patient care. Is there anyone who has survived this process in Atlanta who could offer me some encouragement?
tay in Saint Charles, Missouri 5 months ago
Can anyone tell me about the Teleinterviewer 1 positions at Quest? If you have worked it, do you like the job?Also interested in knowing about the call center training 6-8 weeks is it difficult? Is advancement possible?
E4TA in Crossville, Illinois 5 months ago
Every business has it's own style. What is the office environment and culture like at Quest Diagnostics?
Are people dressed in business casual, jeans and t-shirts, or full-on suits? Do folks get together for Friday happy hours and friendly get-togethers?
What is a typical day in the life of an employee at Quest Diagnostics?
rico in Chico, California 6 months ago
I am 50 years old, and I have never hated working for a company as much as I hated working for Quest Diagnostics. The supervisors are all from hell, and they treat you like crap. I eventually quit because I could not take it anymore, and so did a lot of my friends. I still have friends there and they all complain about the same thing.
Quest was once shut down because of a law suit. They have new employee orientation every month because of so many people quitting all the time. I see that company going under one day because it is demon-possessed because of GREED.
tooranzadeh in Mission Viejo, California 10 months ago
I was hoping to start a discussion particularly about the Histology business unit in West Hills, CA because of its high turnover rate and other deficiencies. I am in the process of leaving the company (after less than a year). Here are my personal thoughts and observations on Quest Diagnostics and some of its managerial staff in West Hills, CA:
1.) TOP PAY IN AREA--I was happy (at first) when hired. They offer one of the top salaries in the area for HTs because (as I later found out), they cannot keep their workers.
2.) NEW EMPLOYEES--So far, most new employees are from out of state or new to the field. This is because most HTs in Southern California have already heard horror stories about Quest and tend to stay the hell away.
3.) TURNOVER RATE--is ridiculously high. On average, one employee leaves per month.
4.) MANAGERIAL STAFF--(at this point in time) are inadequately educated to run a laboratory. 90% of the lab aides have more education then they do; they at least have Bachelor’s degrees.
5.) MANAGEMENT STYLE—classical/Theory X—management believes all workers do not want to work, so they must be carefully watched and given specific job duties. Want to embed for the rest of your life? Go to Quest. Cut? Quest. Print labels? Quest. They lack a total understanding of Human Relations Theory.
6.) INFLEXIBLE SCHEDULE--Once you are hired, do not expect to move your times whatsoever. Lab first, you second.
7.) QUEST AS A COMPANY—HR does not look out for the benefit of you, only Quest. Vacation time is inadequate, no sick time. Bereavement time is a joke, 1 day. HPAP and Six Sigma is a joke. People in suits who have not one iota of knowledge about your job make rules for you to follow.
If you want to try Quest, go for it, but at least do one thing, deny the sign-on bonus because if you do, they own you for 2 years.
Wish I could get out in Leesburg, Florida 13 months ago
They do not care about their workers. They try to scare you by saying "people are knocking down the door trying to get in here" What they are not saying is that those same people that make it in are knocking down the door trying to get out. Unless you came from SmithKline or another company they acquired, your pay is very low and they will work you like a slave without showing any appreciation. I have not been there a year yet and I am already trying to leave. The only reason why most people are still there is because they cannot find a job anywhere else or because the job is close to their home. You can work here if you want but I can gurantee that after 6 to 8 months of employment you will see why everyone is alwasy complaining.
Julie Chapman in Detroit, Michigan 17 months ago
It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at Quest Diagnostics?
Any advice on striking the right note?
Angellee in Tampa, Florida 24 months ago
I thought my collegue would look out for me if I was out of work, now 3 years and no calls. Cytology community is just a nice phrase.
Monica Whitener in columbia, South Carolina 30 months ago
Hello To All,
I received a call from an HR rep from Quest Diagnostics and have scheduled a phone interview. Can anyone give me any ideas of what they might ask? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
