Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,400 - 72,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical coverage (FT)

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Education assistance through MyQuest

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

Annual incentive plans

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Baltimore, MD is recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM in the Oncology department. This entry to mid-level role offers training and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a Fortune 500 company leading in diagnostic information services.

Pay range is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour, with eligibility for annual performance bonus and a broad range of benefits depending on full-time/part-time status.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS in Chemistry or Biology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
• 1 year Genome Sequencing experience 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

Genome Sequencing experience

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS in Chemistry

BS in Biology

Qualified as Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Baltimore, MD, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Department: Oncology

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: $30.00 - $35.00 / hour

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 information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• 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 in Chemistry or Biology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Work Experience:

1 year Genome Sequencing experience preferred.

MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

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