Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics • Clifton, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for their Clinical Lab - Auto Chemistry department in Clifton, NJ. This role is on-call and offers opportunities for individuals ranging from entry-level to experienced technologists. The company is a Fortune 500 leader in diagnostic information services and provides a wide range of benefits and training.

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.
• MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

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

• 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month
• Company match up to 5% of pay after one year (fully vested)
• On-call employees are eligible for: 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree