Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Special Chemistry

Quest Diagnostics•Royal Oak, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform moderate- and high-complexity testing with independent judgment and responsibility in specialties for which qualified by education, training, and experience. The role requires proficiency in testing and troubleshooting applicable instruments and procedures. It supports quality control, complex troubleshooting, customer support, equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement, and special projects. The position is based in Royal Oak, Michigan, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 14:30 to 23:00, with rotational weekends. The employee may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; further details are provided if an offer is extended. The employee performs and reports analytical tests according to applicable standard operating procedures and quality-control requirements; follows laboratory policies for specimen handling, analysis, reporting, and recordkeeping; maintains turnaround times, including STAT and critical results; documents reagent dates and quality-control analyses; makes quality-control decisions; reports testing problems or deviations; enters results into the Laboratory Information System; and maintains safe, functional, and sanitary laboratory areas and equipment. The role includes completing training and competency checklists, potentially helping train personnel, following CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements, responding to client or staff questions, participating in inspections when needed, and potentially assuming delegated lead responsibilities in a supervisor’s absence if qualified. Other duties may be assigned. The listed duties are not exhaustive. Benefits may vary by employment status and include medical and supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours; well-being programs; an annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness® health assessment; the healthyMINDS mental health program; vacation and health/flex time; six holidays plus one MyDay off; FinFit financial coaching and services; a 401(k) and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service; an employee stock purchase plan; life and disability insurance with a buy-up option; flexible spending accounts; a matching gifts program; education assistance through MyQuest for Education; and career advancement opportunities.

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 and 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 Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Degree or qualification: a bachelor’s degree 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 (International Education Research Foundation).
United States-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
Other state-specific requirements may apply depending on the business unit’s state testing certifications; candidates should check with local HR or QA departments.
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 and perform frequent walking and/or standing.
Manual dexterity to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years of clinical experience, with the most current year in the present department.
Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology (listed as preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry (listed as preferred).
ASCP certification (listed as preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform and report assigned moderate- and high-complexity analytical tests according to applicable SOPs and quality-control requirements.
Demonstrate proficiency in testing and troubleshoot applicable instruments and procedures.
Support quality control, complex problem troubleshooting, customer support, instrument and equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement, and special projects.
Follow laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and patient-result recordkeeping.
Follow analytical schedules and maintain result 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 analysis, evaluate 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, report actual or potential testing-procedure deviations, and 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 required training and competency checklists; may assist a supervisor with training laboratory personnel.
Comply with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements, including using required personal protective equipment and controls.
Answer questions from clients or other laboratory personnel, if applicable.
Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections when needed.
May assume delegated lead responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor if qualified.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and supplemental health coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours
Dental insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours
Vision insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours
Well-being programs
Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness® health assessment
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
Six holidays plus one MyDay off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) 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
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
Potential second-shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked
Potential third-shift differential of 15% for some or all hours worked