Medical Laboratory Scientist I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision

Best-in-class well-being programs

Annual health assessment program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Anderson, IN, with Monday to Friday evening shifts from 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM, and rotational weekends. Candidates with a BS in Medical Technology or related fields and 1 year of clinical experience are preferred. The position offers competitive pay starting at $28.00 per hour and a range of benefits, including medical coverage from day one, well-being programs, and 401(k) matching. Join a leading company in diagnostic information services!

Qualifications

• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associate's degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Anderson, IN, Monday to Friday with varied days, 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends

Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state‑of‑the‑art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!

Pay range: $28.00+ per 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

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!

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.

Qualifications

Education

BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate's degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.

Work Experience

1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.