Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Microbiology department in Lewisville, Texas. The role involves performing high-complexity microbiology testing, handling and processing specimens, analyzing samples using approved procedures, and reviewing and releasing test results. The scientist maintains accurate patient and proficiency-testing records and follows applicable laboratory policies and CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines. When test systems fall outside established performance limits or other issues could affect testing or reporting, the scientist is expected to address them or promptly notify a senior technologist or supervisor. The position is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The listed pay starts at $29.50 per hour; offers may depend on skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational considerations. Eligible candidates may receive annual performance bonus compensation. Quest Diagnostics offers a range of health, financial, well-being, and development benefits, with eligibility depending in part on employment status and hours worked.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of clinical experience performing high-complexity testing in Microbiology.
- One of the following education or qualification pathways: a BS in Medical Technology; 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 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 encountered problems, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Day 1 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 a 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
