Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist I for its Clinical Laboratory - Microbio department in Sacramento, California. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends. The pay range is $47.75 to $53.10 per hour. Salary offers depend on factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, applicable certifications, and market and organizational considerations. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The Clinical Lab Scientist prepares and tests reagents or controls, evaluates specimens and test results against established criteria, and supports accurate and timely reporting of laboratory results. The role also responds to critical or unusual results and performs and documents scheduled preventive maintenance or calibration of laboratory equipment.
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.
- Check computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
- Evaluate the acceptability of 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 properly document actions taken.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage 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
