Evening Medical Laboratory Scientist I | Benefits

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness® program

vacation & Health/Flex Time

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to join our state-of-the-art clinical laboratory. You will perform specimen analysis, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain rigorous records under CLIA and HIPAA guidelines.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 2:45 PM–11:15 PM shift with rotational weekend responsibilities and a shift differential. We provide comprehensive benefits and training within a Fortune 500 company leading diagnostic information

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.
• MLS/CLS eligible under 42 CFR 493.
• Familiarity with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA guidelines.

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

Specimen handling

Test analysis

Record keeping

Proficiency testing

CLIA/HIPAA compliance

Safety guidelines adherence

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry

BS/BA in Biology

Associates in Laboratory Science

42 CFR 493 qualification

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to join our state-of-the-art clinical laboratory. You will perform specimen analysis, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain rigorous records under CLIA and HIPAA guidelines.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 2:45 PM–11:15 PM shift with rotational weekend responsibilities and a shift differential. We provide comprehensive benefits and training within a Fortune 500 company leading diagnostic information