Medical Laboratory Scientist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital in Bangor, Maine. The role is a 40-hour-per-week Core Lab Generalist position working 8-hour shifts in Hematology and Chemistry, with rotation into the Cardiac or Stat Lab. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with rotational weekends, holidays, and on-call duties. The position involves specimen handling and processing, performing and reviewing laboratory tests, reporting and maintaining patient test records, and following established laboratory procedures and applicable safety and regulatory guidelines. The pay range is $29.24–$32.49 per hour. 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. Candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Quest Diagnostics offers a range of benefits and programs, with eligibility depending in part on whether the position is part-time or full-time. The posting lists medical and supplemental health, dental and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours; well-being and mental health programs; vacation and health/flex time; holidays and a MyDay off; financial coaching; a 401(k) with company match after 12 months; an employee stock purchase plan; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; annual incentive plans; matching gifts; education assistance; and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- A BS in Medical Technology; or a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; or an associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; or prior qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
- The posting lists related role titles including MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, and Clinical Lab Scientist.
Nice To Haves
- BS in Medical Technology is preferred.
- One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.
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 problems or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical and supplemental health coverage for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Dental and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs, including the no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
- 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
