Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Day Shift (Brick, NJ)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical + dental & vision for FT

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive programs

Education assistance

Vacation + time off

Well-being programs

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Brick, NJ. This hospital-based position at Ocean offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM shift and rotational weekend coverage.

Pay range: $27.95 - $46.12 hourly. Eligible candidates may receive annual bonus compensation. Education includes BS in Medical Technology or related field and ASCP Certification.

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
• ASCP Certification is required/preferred for MLS roles
• Experience with high complexity testing is advantageous.

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 the same as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's policies when test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting and notify senior staff.

Education

BS in Medical Technology or related

ASCP Certification

1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Brick, NJ. This hospital-based position at Ocean offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM shift and rotational weekend coverage.

Pay range: $27.95 - $46.12 hourly. Eligible candidates may receive annual bonus compensation. Education includes BS in Medical Technology or related field and ASCP Certification.