Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for Medical Laboratory Scientist I positions in Grand Rapids, MI, with shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The role is suitable for individuals intrigued by the science of the human body and state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation, looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services. The company offers a wide range of benefits and training, with opportunities for entry-level to experienced technologists. Employees may be eligible to receive a shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift.

Requirements

• Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Nice To Haves

• BS in Medical Technology
• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing)

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

• best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives.
• pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental.
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees