Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead position at Quest Diagnostics is available in Indianapolis, IN, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends. The role is full-time and offers a competitive salary range starting at $28.94 per hour, with performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in all duties of a Medical Technologist I and II.
• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Ensure that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Perform, review, and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function.
• Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action.
• Serve as a technical resource for the department by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
• Auxiliary duties include assisting the Lab Supervisor by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work-related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Espouse the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate and assist with the department’s annual competency testing process and documentation.
• Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements and reviews department activities to ensure compliance.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Perform necessary supervisor functions in the absence of a Supervisor, if qualified and delegated.

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist within the designated discipline.
• Preferred: Experience as a Medical Technologist at Quest is highly desired.
• Physical and Mental Requirements: The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects as described above. Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. Frequent walking and/or standing. May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990.
• Licenses and Certifications: ASCP Certification (Preferred) MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist.

Benefits

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
• Anual, 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!

Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990.

Preferred: ASCP Certification (Preferred) MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist.