Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a full-time position in Hackensack, NJ. This role involves specimen analysis, following strict laboratory procedures, and requires relevant educational qualifications. Join a leading company committed to providing excellent diagnostic services with competitive pay and robust benefits to ensure employee well-being.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance through MyQuest

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year Clinical experience preferred.
• ASCP certified or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.

Skills

Clinical experience

Proficiency testing

Specimen analysis

Test result review

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science

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Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Hackensack, NJ - Monday to Friday (Rotational Weekends) - 6:30AM-3:00PM

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC.

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: $27.28 - $45.00 / 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!
  
  

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

Work Experience

1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

ASCP certified or eligibility required

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.

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

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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