Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned analytical tests, up to the reporting step, under the direction of senior laboratory personnel 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.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure that test systems are "in control" for each test performed.
• Inform supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and/or work practice controls as directed by management.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology, or qualifies as a Technologist under 42 CFR493.1489.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or Association of International Credential evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.
• 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.
• Handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications

• Theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
• Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish work priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to handle telephone inquiries from clients and communicate confidential information.

Skills

• Must be detail-oriented.
• Able to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Handle telephone inquiries and communicate confidential information.

About the Role

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position. Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.