Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its laboratory in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The role performs laboratory testing and related specimen, result, and records procedures in accordance with established laboratory policies and applicable guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, noon to 8:30 p.m., with rotational weekends. The pay range is $30.00 to $42.63 per hour. Eligible candidates may also receive annual performance bonus compensation.

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 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 who work 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.

What This Job Offers

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