Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Well-being programs

Vacation & time off

401(k) match

Employee stock program

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tampa, FL seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a Tue-Sat, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift. Relocation assistance is considered.

This Fortune 500 company offers comprehensive benefits, training, and a pathway from entry level to advanced technologist roles. Position involves handling specimens, performing analyses, reviewing results, and adhering to CLIA/HIPAA/OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or qualification under 42 CFR 493.
• 1 year of clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses and reporting.
• Maintain records that proficiency testing specimens are tested like patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines as described.
• Identify problems affecting test performance or reporting and notify supervisor.

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

42 CFR 493 qualification

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Tampa, FL, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Relocation assistance will be considered.

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+ per hour

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!

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.

Job Titles

• 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.