Evening Medical Laboratory Scientist I — Houston

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 84,530,000 - 97,396,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, &d

401(k) match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Houston, TX is seeking an entry- to mid-level Medical Laboratory Scientist I to join a Fortune 500 leader in diagnostic information services. The role offers a $29.50+ per hour pay range with 10% and 15% shift differentials on second and third shifts, respectively, and potential annual bonus opportunities.

Responsibilities include following procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping, while maintaining proficiency testing compliance

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• Educational requirements include a BS in Medical Technology or related science.
• Other acceptable degrees include BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology or an AS in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.

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

Clinical experience

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

AS in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Houston, TX is seeking an entry- to mid-level Medical Laboratory Scientist I to join a Fortune 500 leader in diagnostic information services. The role offers a $29.50+ per hour pay range with 10% and 15% shift differentials on second and third shifts, respectively, and potential annual bonus opportunities.

Responsibilities include following procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping, while maintaining proficiency testing compliance