Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Johnson City (KS); On-site; USD 27,196 - 38,735; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading diagnostic information services company is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Lenexa, KS. The role involves specimen handling, test analysis, and ensuring compliance with laboratory guidelines. Candidates should preferably hold a BS in Medical Technology or related field and have clinical experience. This position offers competitive pay starting at $23.93 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or related field is preferred.
• 1 year of clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Specimen handling

Test analyses

Record maintenance

Education

BS in Medical Technology or related field

Associate degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Overview

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Lenexa, KS - Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Department: Auto Chemistry

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: $23.93+ 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

• 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 Associate 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.

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