Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics • Watervliet, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Watervliet, Michigan location. The role involves handling and processing specimens, performing laboratory analyses using approved procedures, reviewing and releasing results, maintaining records, and following applicable laboratory, privacy, and safety requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts listed as 6:00 AM–2:30 PM and 12:00 PM–8:30 PM, plus rotational weekends. One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred. Quest Diagnostics offers training and benefits that may vary depending on whether the position is part-time or full-time.

Requirements

• A BS in Medical Technology; or a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; or 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 is preferred.
• One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is 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 result reporting, correct encountered problems, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Benefits

• Part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for vacation and Health/Flex Time.
• Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off for 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.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness®.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree