Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics • Rockville, MD

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Rockville, Maryland. The position involves laboratory testing and handling, processing, analysis, reporting, and documentation of patient specimens and test results. The role is scheduled every other weekend from 10:45 PM to 7:15 AM. The stated pay range is $26.48 to $43.70 per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differentials of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; further details are provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications where applicable, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Quest Diagnostics describes its benefits and programs as supporting employees and their families in physical, financial, and developmental well-being. Benefits vary depending on whether the position is part-time or full-time. The posting lists benefits available to eligible part-time employees, including vacation and health/flex time for those scheduled at least 20 hours per week, six holidays plus one MyDay off for those regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week, a 401(k) or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service, annual incentive plans, an employee stock purchase plan, education assistance through MyQuest for Education, and an annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.

Requirements

• A BS in Medical Technology is preferred; alternatively, a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, an associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or 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.
• 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 reporting; correct problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Benefits

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time for part-time employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week.
• Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off for part-time employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Annual, no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
• Potential annual performance bonus compensation.
• Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.

What This Job Offers

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