Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Perth Amboy, NJ, a hospital-based position at Raritan Bay. Work hours are 11:00PM-7:30AM, Monday to Friday with rotational weekends. A $10K sign-on bonus is available for external applicants.

The role involves performing routine and high-complexity testing, maintaining records, and staying compliant with CLIA, HIPAA and safety guidelines. ASCP certification or eligibility is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• ASCP certified or eligibility required
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) 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 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 notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

BS in Medical Technology or related

ASCP certification or eligibility

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Perth Amboy, NJ, Monday to Friday, 11:00PM-7:30AM, with rotational weekends

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Perth Amboy, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at Raritan Bay.

$10K sign on bonus for external applicants only

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: $27.95 - $46.12 / 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.

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

ASCP certified or eligibility required

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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