Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Molecular Oncology

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 40,639,200 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Annual incentive plans

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Denton, Texas, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to join their Clinical Laboratory team. The successful candidate will analyze specimens and ensure compliance with safety guidelines while maintaining accurate records.

This position comes with a competitive pay range starting at $29.50 per hour, opportunities for shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) in Molecular Oncology.
• Preferably a BS in Medical Technology or equivalent.
• Experience with laboratory safety guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Maintain records of proficiency testing samples.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results while following safety guidelines.
• Identify and correct problems affecting test performance.

Skills

Clinical experience in Molecular Oncology

Proficiency in specimen handling

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Lewisville, TX

Tuesday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Department – Clinical Laboratory – Molecular Oncology

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.

Compensation

Pay range: $29.50+ per hour. Employee may be eligible to receive a shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on the second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on the 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

• 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 programVacation 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!

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.

Qualifications

Education: BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate’s 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) in Molecular Oncology.

Veteran Support & Equal Opportunity

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. Quest will not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.