Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I specializing in Microbiology for their Lewisville, TX location. This role operates on a Tuesday to Saturday schedule from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The position is within the Clinical Laboratory - Virology department. Quest Diagnostics, a Fortune 500 company and a leader in diagnostic information services, is offering technologist positions from entry-level to experienced, with a comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities. The pay range starts at $29.50+ per hour, with offers determined by relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications, as well as market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses.
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) in Microbiology.
- 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
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program
- Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "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, plus 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
Education Level
Associate degree
