Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Day Shift

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in New Britain is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a Monday–Friday shift 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with rotational weekends and holidays. This role sits in the Rapid Response Lab and offers comprehensive benefits.

You will follow procedures, analyze specimens, review results, and ensure compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, and safety guidelines. A BS in Medical Technology or related field is preferred, plus 1 year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

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 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.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems or notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Skills

MLS

CLS

Med Tech

Education

BS in Medical Technology or related field

Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Previously qualified as Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in New Britain is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a Monday–Friday shift 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with rotational weekends and holidays. This role sits in the Rapid Response Lab and offers comprehensive benefits.

You will follow procedures, analyze specimens, review results, and ensure compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, and safety guidelines. A BS in Medical Technology or related field is preferred, plus 1 year of clinical experience.