Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical benefits

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Chantilly, VA seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to work Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM. This position is within the Clinical Laboratory – Pain Management department and offers a competitive hourly pay and shift differentials.

Responsibilities include performing moderate/high complexity tests under supervision, ensuring quality control, adhering to SOPs, and maintaining safe lab operations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology or qualifies as Technologist under 42 CFR * 493.1489.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide credential evaluation from NACES or AICE.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned analytical tests, up to the reporting step, under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in accordance with SOPs.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure that test systems are in control for each test performed.
• Inform supervisory personnel of problems in test procedures.
• Report deviations from standard procedures and cooperate with investigations.
• Maintain lab areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Adheres to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety requirements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Confidential handling

Education

BS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology

Credential evaluation (NACES/AICE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist – Chantilly, VA, Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM

Department – Clinical Laboratory – Pain Management

Pay range: $23.00 / 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!

Perform assigned test procedures of moderate/high complexity under the supervision of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned analytical tests, up to the reporting step, under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure that test systems are "in control" for each test performed.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements. * Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications

Education (Required)

• BS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology, or qualifies as a Technologist under 42 CFR * 493.1489.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or Association of International Credential evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Experience (Preferred)

• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• 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.
• 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.

Work Environment

• Required to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.

Knowledge

• Theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co‑workers and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.

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

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