Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is the world's leading clinical laboratory and played a central role in the national response to COVID-19. Our nearly 50,000 employees banded together to support each other and the thousands of patients we serve every day. We prioritized the health and safety of our frontline workers, enabled timely and effective decision-making and collaborated with each other across functions. This position is for a Clinical Lab Scientist I in Sacramento, CA, in the Clinical Laboratory - Auto Chemistry department. The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM. The pay range is $47.75 - $53.10 per hour, with potential for shift differentials. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.
Requirements
- A Bachelors of Science degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
- A current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license to perform laboratory testing.
- Zero to three year's direct experience in a laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.
- Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
- Accurately enters results of testing.
- Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
- Evaluates the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing patient reports.
- Takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.
- Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule.
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical
- supplemental health
- dental & vision for FT employees who work 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
