Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Entry Level (Relocation)

Quest Diagnostics

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 49,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus potential

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for the Tampa, FL area. The role runs Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with relocation assistance possible. The company offers a broad benefits package and potential annual bonus based on performance.

Candidates should have a BS in Medical Technology or related field, with experience preferred. The position supports testing, results review, and adherence to CLIA/HIPAA/OSHA guidelines within a high‑quality diagnostic

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.

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.
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 or notify the senior technologist or supervisor.