Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Flow Cytometry

About the role

Medical Laboratory Scientist I position in the Clinical Laboratory - Flow Cytometry department in Lewisville, TX. Shift: Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Join Quest Diagnostics, a Fortune 500 leader in diagnostic information services, working with state‑of‑the‑art laboratory instrumentation.

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 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, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
• 1 year of clinical experience (high complexity testing) in Flow Cytometry.
• Accepted titles: MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees working 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.

Pay

Pay range: $29.50+ per hour. Salary offers based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Schedule

Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM.