Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical & dental/vision for FT ≥

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Vacation & Health/Flex Time

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

MyQuest education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Watervliet, MI, is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM–8:30 PM with rotational weekend duties. You will analyze specimens, report results, and ensure compliance with CLIA/HIPAA guidelines.

A 10–15% shift differential may apply for some weekend hours. We offer Day 1 benefits, wellness programs, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred.
• Or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.

Responsibilities

• Follow specimen handling, testing procedures and reporting.
• Maintain records for proficiency testing and ensure testing aligns with patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved procedures and review results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.

Skills

MLS

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Med Tech

Clinical Lab Scientist

Education

BS in Medical Technology

Chemistry or Biology degree

Associates in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Watervliet, MI, Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, with rotational weekend

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!

employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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
• 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 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.

MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

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