Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics • Zeeland, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for an on-call role in Zeeland, Michigan. The position performs laboratory testing and related specimen processing, result review and release, and recordkeeping while following laboratory procedures and applicable regulatory and safety guidelines. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; details are provided if an offer is extended.

Requirements

• A BS in Medical Technology is preferred; alternatively, a BS or BA 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

• BS 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 result reporting, correct encountered problems, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan, with employee eligibility after one month and a fully vested company match of up to 5% of pay after one year.
• On-call employees are eligible for a pre-tax 401(k) and/or Roth IRA, with a company match of up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree