Medical Laboratory Scientist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Watervliet, Michigan location. The role involves performing laboratory testing and related procedures, including specimen handling, analysis, result review and release, and record maintenance. The posting lists Monday-to-Friday schedules of 6:00 AM–2:30 PM and 12:00 PM–8:30 PM, with rotational weekend work. It describes the position as part of a range of technologist opportunities from entry level to experienced and notes that training and benefits are offered. The role requires following laboratory procedures and applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines. The scientist is expected to identify and address issues that could affect test performance or reporting, or promptly notify a senior technologist or supervisor.
Requirements
- 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.
- Follow applicable laboratory procedures and regulatory and safety guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology preferred.
- One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing 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 them, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- 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®.
- For eligible part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week: vacation and health/flex time.
- For eligible part-time employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week: six holidays plus one “MyDay” off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
