Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for an on-call position in Zeeland, Michigan. The role performs laboratory testing and related work in a diagnostic laboratory, following established procedures and applicable regulatory, privacy, and safety guidelines. Technologists may be eligible for shift differential pay: 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift; details are provided if an offer is extended.

Requirements

• Education in one of the following: 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

• One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.
• A BS in Medical Technology 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 result reporting, correct them, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan, with eligibility for all employees 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 401(k) pre-tax 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

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