Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Special Chemistry, LCMS

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

Job summary

Join a leading diagnostic information services provider as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I. This role offers you the chance to work with state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for specimen handling, test analyses, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With a strong emphasis on employee health and development, the company provides excellent benefits including medical coverage from day one, generous PTO, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about science and looking to make a difference in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees

15 PTO days first year

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with matching contributions

Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for career advancement

Training provided

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow lab procedures for specimen handling and test analyses.
• Analyze specimens and review test results while adhering to safety guidelines.

Skills

Clinical experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

LC-MS

ICP-MS

Job description

Overview

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Lewisville, TX | Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 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

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/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided!

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• 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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