Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics • Bangor, ME

4d • $29 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital in Bangor, Maine. The role involves analyzing specimens, reviewing and releasing test results, and performing laboratory work in accordance with established procedures and applicable safety and regulatory guidelines. The listed pay range is $29.24–$32.49 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with rotational days from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and rotational weekends.

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 prior 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 not within 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

• Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage from day one for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
• Well-being programs.
• Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment.
• 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 a buy-up option.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Matching gifts program.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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