Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist I in Sacramento, California, in the Molecular Diagnostics department. The role performs laboratory testing and supports accurate, reliable reporting of patient results. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The pay range is $47.75–$53.10 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; details are provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Quest describes its benefits and programs as supporting employee and family health, well-being, and development. Benefits vary depending on whether the position is part-time or full-time. Listed offerings include medical and supplemental health, dental and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours; well-being and mental-health programs; an annual no-cost health assessment; vacation and health/flex time; holidays and a MyDay off; financial coaching; a 401(k) or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service; an employee stock purchase plan; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; annual incentive plans; matching gifts; education assistance; and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
- Current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license to perform laboratory testing.
- Zero to three years of direct experience in a laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and test new reagents or controls and evaluate their usefulness using standard criteria.
- Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
- Enter test results accurately and review computer reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
- Evaluate routine analysis before releasing patient reports; take appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and document the action taken.
- Perform preventive maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment according to the approved schedule, and document actions taken.
Benefits
- Medical and supplemental health coverage for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Well-being programs
- Annual no-cost health assessment program (Blueprint for Wellness)
- Mental health program (healthyMINDS)
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- Six holidays plus one MyDay off
- Financial coaching and services (FinFit)
- 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, with 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
