Medical Laboratory Scientist II- Part Time- Core

Quest Diagnostics

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for a hospital-based position at Raritan Bay in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The role is part-time and works Monday through Friday, with hours varying from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and includes rotational weekends. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external applicants. The pay range is $32.00–$50.73 per hour. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors; successful candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs moderate- and high-complexity testing, exercising independent judgment and responsibility in qualified specialties. The position supports testing quality, troubleshooting, customer service, equipment maintenance, training, process improvement, and special projects. It requires adherence to applicable standard operating procedures, quality-control requirements, laboratory policies, and regulatory and safety standards.

Part-time employees working 29 hours or less per week may be eligible for benefits including vacation and health/flex time (for employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week), six holidays plus one MyDay off (for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week), a 401(k) and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service, annual incentive plans, an employee stock purchase plan, education assistance through MyQuest for Education, and an annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment.

Requirements

• At least one year of full-time experience or training in high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Comprehensive theoretical and operational knowledge in the designated specialty.
• Knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
• Communication skills to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to handle client information confidentially.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Laboratory Information Systems.
• Qualifying education or credentials: a BS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology; an associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; or prior qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433, published March 14, 1990.
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF; U.S.-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• Other state-specific requirements may apply depending on state testing certifications.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1–10 pounds frequently, 11–25 pounds occasionally, and 36–50 pounds seldom; objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at a bench for long periods, with frequent walking and/or standing.
• Manual dexterity to use a variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of clinical experience, with the most recent year in the present department.
• Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry.
• ASCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures and quality-control requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in testing and troubleshoot applicable instruments and procedures in the department.
• Support quality control, complex problem troubleshooting, customer support, instrument and equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement, and assigned special projects.
• Follow laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and patient test-result records.
• Adhere to analytical schedules and turnaround times, including STAT and critical results for clients.
• Ensure reagents and test kits have received, expiration, and, where applicable, opened dates recorded.
• Perform and document quality-control analyses, assess clinical data accuracy and instrument function, and make quality-control decisions about assay or test disposition.
• Inform supervisory personnel of problems affecting proper test performance and report actual or potential deviations from standard testing procedures; cooperate with related investigations.
• Enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized reports for physician review and interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate and may assist supervisors with training laboratory personnel.
• Comply with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment and controls.
• Answer questions from clients or laboratory personnel, as applicable, and participate in government or regulatory agency inspections when needed.
• May assume lead responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor if qualified and delegated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time for part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Six holidays plus one MyDay off for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants.
• Potential eligibility for annual performance bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree