Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 32,304,720 - 36,506,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus potential

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tazewell, VA is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for multiple shifts, including weekends. Candidates should have a BS in Medical Technology or related fields and one year of clinical experience preferred.

This position involves following lab protocols for specimen processing and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. A $2000 sign-on bonus is available, and the pay starts at $23.45 per hour, with the possibility of an annual performance bonus.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; other relevant degrees acceptable.
• 1 year clinical experience in high-complexity testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow lab procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Maintain proficiency testing sample records.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Notify senior technologist of problems affecting test performance.

Skills

Specimen handling

Analyzing specimens

Maintaining test records

Quality control

Following safety guidelines

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Tazewell, VA, On-Call

$2000.00 Sign on Bonus for external candidates

Must be open to both day and night shifts—including weekends

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 recruiting technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training.

Pay range: $23.45+ 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

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On‑call employees are eligible for 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• 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’s degree in 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 Employment

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