Entry-Level Medical Laboratory Scientist — Day Shift

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance through MyQuest

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Kokomo, IN, Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The role features state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation, extensive training, and a Fortune 500 culture. Pay starts at $24.03+ per hour with potential annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

The candidate should have a BS in Medical Technology or related field; 1 year clinical experience preferred, and compliance with CLIA/HIPAA/OSHA guidelines is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred
• MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
• Maintain records that demonstrate 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 as described in their respective guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Skills

MLS

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Med Tech

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

42 CFR 493 technologist qualification

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Kokomo, IN, Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The role features state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation, extensive training, and a Fortune 500 culture. Pay starts at $24.03+ per hour with potential annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

The candidate should have a BS in Medical Technology or related field; 1 year clinical experience preferred, and compliance with CLIA/HIPAA/OSHA guidelines is required.