Medical Laboratory Scientist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to perform laboratory testing and related work in Denver, Colorado. The position is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with rotating holidays. A 10% evening shift differential is advertised; the posting also notes that shift differential may be 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours, with further details provided if an offer is extended. The role involves handling and processing specimens, conducting analyses using approved procedures, reviewing and releasing test results, and maintaining required patient and proficiency-testing records. The scientist must follow laboratory policies and applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines, and respond to problems that could affect test performance or result reporting by correcting them or promptly notifying a senior technologist or supervisor. A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology is preferred. Other listed education pathways include a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, an associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or prior qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.
Requirements
- BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, an associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previous qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493; a BS in Medical Technology is preferred.
- One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- BS in Medical Technology.
- One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing.
Responsibilities
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
- Maintain records demonstrating 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.
- Follow established laboratory policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting; correct problems or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees who work 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs, including Blueprint for Wellness and the 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
Education Level
Associate degree
