Medical Laboratory Scientist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Denver, Colorado. The role performs laboratory testing and related specimen-handling, result-review, reporting, and recordkeeping work in accordance with established laboratory procedures and applicable quality, privacy, and safety guidelines. The position is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with rotating holidays. A 10% evening-shift differential is stated; additional shift-differential details may be provided if an offer is extended. The listed pay range is $27.95 to $46.12 per hour. Pay is based on factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications where applicable, market conditions, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits and programs vary by employment status and may include medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision insurance, well-being and mental-health programs, vacation and health/flex time, holidays and a personal day, financial coaching, a 401(k) with company match after 12 months, an employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, annual incentive plans, 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 records of patient test results.
- 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 encountered, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical and supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits 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 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
