Medical Laboratory Scientist I-Blood Bank

Quest Diagnostics • Royal Oak, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for their Blood Bank in Royal Oak, MI. This position operates Monday to Friday, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with weekend availability as needed. The role is ideal for individuals interested in human body science, advanced laboratory instrumentation, and contributing to a leading diagnostic information services company. The company offers a range of benefits and training opportunities, with potential shift differentials for second and third shifts.

Requirements

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Benefits

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program
• Blueprint for Wellness®

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree