Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Float

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Zeeland Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to work a rotating schedule. The role involves handling specimens, performing tests, and following safety protocols. Candidates are encouraged to have a BS in Medical Technology or related fields, with clinical experience preferred.

The position offers comprehensive benefits starting from Day 1, including medical, dental, and financial coaching programs, as well as career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred or equivalent degrees in related fields.
• 1 year of clinical experience in high complexity testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Maintain proficiency testing sample records.
• Analyze specimens using approved procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow safety guidelines per CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA.
• Identify and correct test performance problems.

Skills

High complexity testing

Specimen handling

Test analyses

Data reporting

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science

Job description

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Float - Zeeland, MI, Rotating Schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Float - Zeeland, Pennock, Blodgett)

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

• 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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