Medical Laboratory Scientist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Specialty Chemistry – LCMSMS clinical laboratory in Lewisville, Texas. The position is scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The role performs clinical laboratory testing, handles and processes specimens, analyzes and reviews results, and maintains required records while following laboratory procedures and applicable regulatory and safety guidelines. The listed pay starts at $29.50 per hour. External candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. A shift differential may apply to some or all hours worked, depending on the applicable shift. Salary offers consider factors such as skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required; listed qualifying education includes a BS in Medical Technology, 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.
- Transcripts will be requested for review during the consideration process.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
- A degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry is strongly preferred.
- One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.
- Experience with LC-MS or ICP-MS is strongly preferred.
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 encountered problems, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more 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.
- 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.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Potential $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates only.
- Potential annual performance bonus compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
