Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Lenexa, Kansas laboratory. The position involves performing laboratory testing and supporting accurate, reliable reporting of patient results. The role is listed with a rotating schedule (Tuesday–Friday or Wednesday–Saturday); the described overnight schedule is Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. A 15% night-shift differential and a 10% weekend-shift differential are listed. The pay range starts at $28.00 per hour. Shift differential eligibility and compensation offers depend on factors including skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market conditions, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education or qualification pathways: a BS in Medical Technology (preferred); 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.

Nice To Haves

• A BS in Medical Technology.
• One year of clinical experience with high-complexity testing.

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.
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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