Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Monday to Friday, hours vary 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with rotational weekends, 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM.

About the role

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced. Join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Requirements

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
• 1 year of clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• Certifications: MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, or Clinical Lab Scientist.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision for full-time employees who work 30+ hours.
• Best-in-class well-being programs including annual, no-cost health assessment (Blueprint for Wellness®) and 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.

Pay

Pay range: $30.00 - $42.63 per hour. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.