Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology

Quest Diagnostics; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision for FT

401(k) with company match

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Lenexa, KS seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a rotating shift (3:00pm–1:30am) in Microbiology. The role offers 10% evening shift differential and potential 15% differential on some third-shift hours. State-of-the-art Copan WaspLab automation, Colibri MALDI-TOF, and Vitek assist workflows.

BS/BA in science or ASCP,MLS certification preferred. Salary range starts at $28.00+ per hour with incentives and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or related degree as listed.
• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• ASCP certification 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; notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Skills

Clinical microbiology

ASCP certification

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

42 CFR 493 qualified as Technologist

Job description

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Lenexa, KS, Rotating Schedule 3:00pm to 1:30am

Department: Microbiology

10% Evening Shift Differential

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 clinical microbiologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training! Our expanding microbiology lab offers opportunities to work with state-of-the-art Copan WaspLab automation that utilizes AI for high quality electronic screening of routine cultures, providing shorter incubation and faster results. Colibri instruments streamline Maldi-tof slide processing and Vitek sample dilutions. We also offer mycology and one of the largest AFB labs in the Midwest region. Experienced clinical microbiologist candidates are preferred, or ASCP Certified Medical Lab Scientists.

Pay range: $28.00+ per hour; 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.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

• 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
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

Job 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

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

Work Experience

1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

About The Team

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