Medical Laboratory Scientist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Lenexa, Kansas laboratory. The role involves performing high-complexity laboratory testing, handling and processing specimens, analyzing and reviewing results, and maintaining patient and proficiency-testing records in accordance with laboratory procedures and applicable regulatory and safety guidelines. The schedule is rotating, with shifts listed as Tuesday–Friday or Wednesday–Saturday, and Tuesday–Friday from 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The posting notes a 15% night-shift differential and a 10% weekend-shift differential. Pay starts at $28.00 per hour, with possible shift differentials and annual performance bonus compensation. Salary offers depend on factors including skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market conditions, and organizational factors.
Requirements
- Qualify through one of the listed education pathways: 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
- 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 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 do not meet 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, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours, beginning on day one.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost health assessment through 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 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
