Medical Laboratory Scientist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for their Clinical Laboratory - Hematology department in Clifton, NJ. This role involves working Tuesday to Saturday, from 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The company is a Fortune 500 leader in diagnostic information services and is looking for individuals intrigued by the science of the human body and state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation. They offer positions ranging from entry-level to experienced with a wide range of benefits and training. The pay range is $27.95 - $46.12 per hour, with potential shift differentials for second and third shifts. Salary offers are based on skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonuses.
Requirements
- BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
- 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
- Maintain records that demonstrate 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 as described in their respective guidelines.
- Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "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, plus 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
