Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist I for its Clinical Laboratory – Microbiology department in West Hills, California. The role involves preparing and testing reagents or controls, assessing specimen acceptability, performing laboratory testing, reviewing results for accuracy and acceptability, responding to critical or unexpected results, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The pay range is $47.75–$53.10 per hour. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, and applicable certifications, along with market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.
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 based on standard criteria.
- Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
- Accurately enter testing results.
- Check computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
- Evaluate routine analysis 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 and document actions according to the approved schedule.
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
