Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics•Roanoke, VA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for their Roanoke, VA location. This position operates from Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with rotational weekends. Relocation assistance is available. The role is ideal for individuals intrigued by the science of the human body, curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation, and looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading in diagnostic information services. Quest Diagnostics offers a range of benefits and training for technologist positions from entry-level to experienced.

Requirements

BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

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

Relocation assistance
Shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift.
Annual performance bonus compensation
Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program
Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "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, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities