Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Flow Cytometry
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Flow Cytometry department in Lewisville, Texas. The role works Tuesday through Saturday, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and involves performing high-complexity laboratory testing and handling patient specimens and test results in accordance with laboratory procedures and applicable guidelines. The listed pay range starts at $29.50 per hour. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications, as well as market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The position includes training and access to benefits and programs intended to support employee health, finances, and development. Benefits may vary depending on whether the position is part-time or full-time and include medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision coverage for qualifying full-time employees, wellness and mental health programs, vacation and health/flex time, holidays, retirement savings with company match, employee stock purchase, insurance, flexible spending accounts, incentive plans, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- One year of clinical experience in high-complexity Flow Cytometry testing.
- One of the following education or qualification pathways: a BS in Medical Technology (preferred); 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 records of patient test results.
- 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 as described in their respective 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
- Day 1 medical and 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 buy-up option.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
