Medical Laboratory Scientist I

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.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Compliance with regulatory standards (CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA).

About the Role

Join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services. Quest Diagnostics is seeking Medical Laboratory Scientists to join our team in Fremont, MI. This position offers a rotating schedule every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 6:45 PM to 6:45 AM. Employees may be eligible for shift differential based on the hours worked on second and third shifts.

Benefits

• 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!