Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Fridley, MN | Day Shift

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Fridley, MN, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to work Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotational weekends. The role involves testing, reporting, and ensuring adherence to lab procedures and safety guidelines.

Education options include a BS in Medical Technology or related fields, with 1 year of high complexity clinical experience preferred. Fortunate candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation and a comprehensive

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 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.

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Fridley, MN, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to work Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotational weekends. The role involves testing, reporting, and ensuring adherence to lab procedures and safety guidelines.

Education options include a BS in Medical Technology or related fields, with 1 year of high complexity clinical experience preferred. Fortunate candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation and a comprehensive