Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Vacation and time off

Well-being programs

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for the Buffalo, NY area on an Evening Shift (Mon-Fri 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM) with rotational weekends and holidays. The role sits in Lab Support and offers a comprehensive benefits package and potential annual bonus.

Applicants should hold a NYS Medical Technology license, with 1–4 years of clinical experience in high or complex testing a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
• NYS License required.
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• 4 years Clinical experience highly preferred.

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

MLS

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Education

BS in Medical Technology

NYS License

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Buffalo, NY (Evening Shift) Monday - Friday 12:00PM - 8:30PM, with rotational weekends and holidays

Department: Lab Support

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: $31.42 - $34.47 / 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:

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:

Job 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
• NYS License required

Work Experience:

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

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

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