Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Clinical Toxicology

Quest Diagnostics•Lewisville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Clinical Toxicology department in Lewisville, Texas. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The role involves handling and processing specimens, conducting clinical toxicology analyses using approved procedures, reviewing and releasing test results, and maintaining patient and proficiency-testing records. The scientist must follow applicable laboratory, regulatory, privacy, and safety procedures and address or promptly report issues that could affect testing or reporting. The advertised pay starts at $29.50 per hour. The employee may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours or 15% for some or all third-shift hours; additional details would be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Requirements

At least 1 year of clinical experience performing high-complexity testing in Clinical Toxicology.
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.

Nice To Haves

BS in Medical Technology.

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 them, 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 health assessment program.
Blueprint for Wellness® 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.