Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist I in its Molecular Diagnostics department in Sacramento, California. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The pay range is $47.75 to $53.10 per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differentials of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; further 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 be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The role prepares and tests new reagents or controls, assesses specimens and routine analyses against established criteria, accurately records test results, monitors the accuracy of reported results, responds to critical or unusual findings, and maintains laboratory equipment through scheduled preventative maintenance or calibration. Quest Diagnostics describes its benefits and programs as supporting employees and their families in physical, financial, and developmental well-being. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.
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.
- Accurately enter test results.
- Check computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
- Evaluate routine analyses for acceptability before releasing patient reports.
- Take appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results and document the action taken.
- Perform preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment according to the approved schedule and properly document actions taken.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost health assessment program.
- Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program.
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
- Six holidays plus one “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, with a 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
