Medical Laboratory Scientist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Silver Spring, Maryland. The position involves handling and processing specimens, conducting high-complexity laboratory testing, reviewing and releasing test results, and maintaining accurate patient and proficiency-testing records. The scientist follows established laboratory procedures and applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines, and addresses or escalates issues that could affect test performance or result reporting. The listed pay range is $26.48–$43.70 per hour. 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. Annual performance bonus compensation may also be available. The schedule is described as rotating, with hours listed as 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM. Quest describes benefits and programs supporting employee health and development. The posting specifically lists benefits available to part-time employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week, including vacation and health/flex time, holidays and a MyDay off, a 401(k) with company match after 12 months, annual incentive plans, an employee stock purchase plan, education assistance, and an annual no-cost health assessment.
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 or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Vacation and health/flex time for eligible part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.
- Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off for eligible part-time employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness®.
- Potential annual performance bonus compensation.
- Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
