Medical Laboratory Scientist I — Night/Weekend Shift

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Vacation time

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The role offers a pay range of $26.48–$43.70 per hour, plus 15% night shift and 10% weekend shift differentials.

Benefits include Day 1 medical, wellness programs, vacation time, 401(k) with company match, education assistance, and more. Prior clinical experience preferred; education as listed above is recommended.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
• MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist certification/registration desired.

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 encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Skills

MLS/Med Lab Scientist

Laboratory testing

Education

BS Medical Technology or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology or AS in Laboratory Science

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The role offers a pay range of $26.48–$43.70 per hour, plus 15% night shift and 10% weekend shift differentials.

Benefits include Day 1 medical, wellness programs, vacation time, 401(k) with company match, education assistance, and more. Prior clinical experience preferred; education as listed above is recommended.