Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist I for its Clinical Laboratory - Microbio General department in Sacramento, California. The position 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 consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications where applicable, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The Clinical Lab Scientist prepares and tests reagents or controls, evaluates specimens and routine analyses for acceptability, enters and reviews test results, responds to critical or unexpected results, and maintains laboratory equipment. The role requires a bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological sciences, a current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license, and zero to three years of direct laboratory experience.
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 test results and check computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
- Evaluate routine analysis for acceptability before releasing patient reports.
- Take appropriate action and document actions taken in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results.
- Perform preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly document actions based on the approved schedule.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees who work 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
- 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 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
