Medical Laboratory Scientist I (On-Call)

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; 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

Shift differential for night shifts

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Erie, PA, for on-call shifts. This role involves performing laboratory procedures, maintaining records, and analyzing specimens following established guidelines. A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field is preferred, along with a year of clinical experience. The position offers a pay range starting at $28.15 per hour plus potential shift differentials and an annual performance bonus. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, test analyses, and reporting.
• Maintain proficiency testing records.
• Analyze and review test results.

Skills

Clinical experience (high complexity testing)

Specimen handling and processing

Knowledge of CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA guidelines

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Medical Technology preferred

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

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; 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

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

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 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.

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

EEO Statement

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