Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its microbiology laboratory in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, with rotational weekend work. The position performs high-complexity laboratory testing and supports accurate handling, analysis, reporting, and documentation of patient specimens and results. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours or 15% for some or all third-shift hours; further details are provided if an offer is extended. The role follows established laboratory procedures and applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines. Quest offers training and a range of benefits and career advancement opportunities. Benefits may vary by position and eligibility; listed offerings include health and wellness programs, time off, retirement and stock purchase plans, insurance, flexible spending accounts, and education assistance.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology 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
- Bachelor of Science 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 result 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.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment.
- 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.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Potential shift differential: 10% for some or all second-shift hours or 15% for some or all third-shift hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
