Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Special Chemistry, LCMS

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I, where you'll engage in cutting-edge laboratory work and contribute to essential health diagnostics. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll be responsible for analyzing specimens, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and playing a key role in patient care. With a competitive pay structure and a sign-on bonus, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Annual health assessment program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Life and disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Annual incentive plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• 1 year of clinical experience preferred, especially in high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Clinical experience

LC-MS

ICP-MS

Specimen handling

Test analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Lewisville, TX | Sunday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Department: Clinical Lab, Special Chemistry LCMS

$5,000 Sign On Bonus Available! (external candidates only)

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: $29.50+ 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:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• 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!

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:
Bachelor's degree required, degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred

• Transcripts will be requested for review throughout consideration process

Work Experience:

• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred
• Experience with LC-MS or ICP-MS strongly preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

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

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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