Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics • Silver Spring, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Silver Spring, Maryland. The role works a rotating schedule from 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM and involves performing clinical laboratory testing and related specimen, result, and record management. The position is part of a company that provides diagnostic information services and offers training and benefits. The stated pay range is $26.48 to $43.70 per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differentials of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; further details are provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers consider factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

The role requires following laboratory procedures and applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines. The scientist analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures, reviews and releases results, maintains records, and addresses issues that could affect test performance or reporting. A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology is preferred; specified alternatives include a bachelor's degree 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology is preferred; alternatively, a bachelor's degree 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

• Bachelor's degree 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 outside acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or test-result reporting, correct them, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Benefits

• Part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week may receive vacation and health/flex time.
• Eligible part-time employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week receive six holidays plus one “MyDay” off.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness®.
• Potential annual performance bonus compensation.
• Potential shift differential: 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.

What This Job Offers

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