Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Core & Blood Bank

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist I to join their team in Neptune, NJ. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment, where you will be responsible for specimen analysis, reporting test results, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about advancing your career in medical technology and making a difference in patient care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career advancement opportunities

Annual health assessment program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Mental health program

Education assistance

Annual incentive plans

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Proficiency in specimen handling and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and reporting.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Clinical experience (high complexity testing)

Specimen handling and processing

Test analyses and reporting

Problem identification and resolution

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Neptune, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at Jersey Shore.

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Neptune, NJ - Monday-Friday 3:00PM-11:30PM (Rotational 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 now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!

Pay Range: $26.61 - $43.90 / hour; 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.

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.

Core & blood bank experience

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
ASCP Certification or eligible

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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.

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