Medical Laboratory Scientist I (On-Call)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 31,993 - 45,565; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Annual performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Erie, PA, to perform specimen analysis and follow rigorous laboratory protocols. Candidates should ideally have a BS in Medical Technology or related fields, and at least one year of clinical experience.

This on-call position offers a pay range starting at $28.15 per hour, with additional shift differentials possible, and opportunities for performance bonuses and benefits, including a 401(k) with matching.

Qualifications

• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• Previous Phlebotomy experience.
• Education in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Laboratory Science.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Identify problems affecting test performance or reporting.

Skills

Clinical experience (high complexity testing)

Phlebotomy

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associate's degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Erie, PA, On-Call – Work hours would be M, T, W, Th or Fri (10am‑7pm), also weekend rotation.

Dept – Generalist for all Core Lab Departments

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!

Pay range: Minimum of $28.15 per hour; employees 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

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On‑call employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

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.
• May perform Phlebotomy draws for inpatient and outpatient.

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) preferred. Previous Phlebotomy experience.

MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist.

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.