Medical Laboratory Scientist I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc in East Boston, MA seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for the evening shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM) with rotating weekends in the RRL Operations department. Pay range is $34.45–$37.78 per hour, with possible shift differentials of 10% or 15% for some hours.

Benefits and ongoing training are offered for eligible employees. Responsibilities include specimen handling, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping; ensuring testing aligns with patient specimens; maintaining

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or an Associate degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist designation desirable.
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain proficiency testing records and ensure testing is performed consistently with patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and review/release results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify senior staff as needed.

Skills

MLS

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Med Tech

Clinical Lab Scientist

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates in Laboratory Science/MT

Job description

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - East Boston, MA (Evening Shift) Monday - Friday, 2:00PM - 10:30PM, with rotational weekends

Department: RRL Operations

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: $34.45 - $37.78 / 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 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 Associates 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

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