Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Microbiology department in Lewisville, Texas. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with rotational weekends. The position performs high-complexity microbiology testing and supports accurate laboratory results by following established specimen, testing, reporting, documentation, and safety procedures. The stated pay range begins at $29.50 per hour. The employee may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Quest Diagnostics offers benefits and programs intended to support employee and family health, financial well-being, and development. Benefits vary according to position and hours worked; the posting describes medical and other insurance coverage, well-being programs, paid time off and holidays, retirement savings with company match, employee stock purchase, flexible spending accounts, incentive plans, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of clinical experience performing high-complexity testing in Microbiology.
- One of the following education or qualification pathways: BS in Medical Technology; BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
Nice To Haves
- BS in Medical Technology 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 encountered problems or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
- 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 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
