Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Microbiology department in Lenexa, Kansas. The role performs laboratory testing and related specimen, documentation, and quality-control tasks using approved procedures. The position lists a rotating schedule of Tuesday–Friday, Wednesday–Saturday, or Tuesday–Friday, with hours of 1:30 PM to 12:00 AM. A 10% evening shift differential and 10% weekend shift differential are noted; additional shift differential details may be provided if an offer is extended. The advertised pay starts at $28.00 per hour, and eligible employees may also receive annual performance bonus compensation. Salary offers depend on factors including skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market conditions, and organizational factors.
Requirements
- Qualifying education: 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.
Nice To Haves
- A 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 reporting; correct problems or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical and supplemental health coverage for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Dental and vision coverage for eligible 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 a 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
