Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,780 - 73,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Education assistance programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading clinical laboratory in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I to prepare and test reagents, ensure specimen acceptability, and perform quality assurance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences and a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. This position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits including comprehensive health plans and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college.
• Current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
• 0-3 years direct experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and tests new reagents or controls.
• Determines acceptability of specimens for testing.
• Accurately enters results of testing.
• Evaluates acceptability of routine analysis before releasing reports.
• Performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Reagent Preparation

Preventative Maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences

California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD - West Hills, CA

Department: Clinical Laboratory - Hematology

Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Pay range: $47.75 - $53.10 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "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, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

As the world's leading clinical laboratory, Quest Diagnostics played a central role in the national response to COVID-19. Our nearly 50,000 employees banded together to support each other and the thousands of patients we serve every day. We prioritized the health and safety of our frontline workers, enabled timely and effective decision-making and collaborated with each other across functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.
• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
• Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
• Evaluates the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing patient reports. Takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors of Science degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
• A current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license to perform laboratory testing.
• Zero to three year's direct experience in a laboratory setting.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

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