Entry-Level Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Microbiology

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision for FT

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance through MyQuest

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Sunday to Thursday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, in the Clinical Lab - Microbiology department. The role combines entry-level to experienced technologist responsibilities with comprehensive training and benefits.

The position requires MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist credentials or related degrees and at least 1 year of clinical microbiology experience; Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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) in Microbiology.
• MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
• Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

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.

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Sunday to Thursday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, in the Clinical Lab - Microbiology department. The role combines entry-level to experienced technologist responsibilities with comprehensive training and benefits.

The position requires MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist credentials or related degrees and at least 1 year of clinical microbiology experience; Veterans are encouraged to apply.