Medical Laboratory Scientist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its laboratory in Kokomo, Indiana. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with rotational weekends. The role involves conducting laboratory testing, handling and processing specimens, reviewing and releasing results, and maintaining records in accordance with laboratory procedures and applicable safety and regulatory guidelines. One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred, and several education pathways are accepted. The posting lists pay starting at $24.03 per hour, with possible shift differentials and annual performance bonus eligibility. Quest Diagnostics describes a range of benefits and programs supporting employee health and development. Benefits vary by position and may include medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision insurance, well-being and mental health programs, vacation and health/flex time, holidays, retirement savings with company match, employee stock purchase, insurance, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology preferred; alternatively, 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.
- One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science 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 reporting, correct them, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Day-one medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual 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
