Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Blue Hill (ME); On-site; USD 33,231 - 47,330; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Blue Hill, ME is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a part-time role in a hospital setting (Northern Lights Hospital). The schedule varies Mon-Fri 6:00 AM–2:30 PM with weekend rotation.

The position offers training, benefits, and a path to growth within a Fortune 500 company. Key responsibilities include specimen handling, testing, reporting, and compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA.

Qualifications

• Education requirements as listed in the job posting.

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 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 when test systems are not within established performance levels.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting and notify supervisor.

Education

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

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Blue Hill, ME (Part Time)

Work schedule varies from Monday to Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with rotational weekends.

Department: General Lab

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Blue Hill, ME. This role is a hospital‑based position at Northern Lights Hospital.

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: Minimum of $29.24+ per 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

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:

Part‑time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part‑time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Annual incentive plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• 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.
• MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

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