Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 122,152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Fridley, MN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to join our state-of-the-art laboratory team. The position runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotational weekends and exposure to a broad range of assays and instrumentation.

You will follow established procedures and ensure accurate reporting of patient test results. Ideal candidates have a BS in Medical Technology or related science, plus clinical laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or a related science degree.
• Minimum 1 year of high-complexity testing experience preferred.
• MLS/Clinical Lab Scientist credentials may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, testing and reporting results.
• Maintain records ensuring proficiency testing is aligned with patient testing.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines.
• Identify and report issues affecting test performance.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Record keeping

Test analysis

Education

BS in Medical Technology

Chemistry/Biology degree

Associates in Lab Science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Fridley, MN, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 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: $30.00 - $42.63 / 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

• 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!

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.

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

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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