Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Chemistry
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Chemistry laboratory in Royal Oak, Michigan. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with rotational weekend work. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; further details are provided if an offer is extended. The role follows laboratory procedures for specimen processing, test analysis, result reporting, and recordkeeping. The scientist analyzes specimens using approved procedures, reviews and releases test results, maintains proficiency-testing records, follows applicable regulatory and safety guidelines, and addresses or escalates problems affecting test performance or reporting. Quest describes a range of employee benefits and programs, with eligibility depending in part on whether the position is full-time or part-time. Some benefits may include medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision coverage, well-being and mental health programs, vacation and health/flex time, holidays and a personal day, financial coaching, retirement savings with company match, employee stock purchase, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, matching gifts, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- A BS in Medical Technology is preferred; alternatively, 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.
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 them, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical and 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.
- 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
