Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in diagnostic information services as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Pittsburgh. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $29.48 per hour with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement plans. You'll play a crucial role in laboratory operations, applying your skills in handling specimens and ensuring high-quality test results.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
• 1 year Clinical experience in high complexity testing preferred.
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, and test analyses.
• Review and release test results while maintaining records.
• Follow safety guidelines and laboratory policies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

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Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Pittsburgh, PA - Tuesday to Saturday 9:00AM-5:30PM

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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: Minimum of $29.48+ 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 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.

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