Microbiology Medical Laboratory Scientist I — Evening Rotations

Quest Diagnostics; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision for FT

401(k) with company match

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Lenexa, KS seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a rotating shift (3:00pm–1:30am) in Microbiology. The role offers 10% evening shift differential and potential 15% differential on some third-shift hours. State-of-the-art Copan WaspLab automation, Colibri MALDI-TOF, and Vitek assist workflows.

BS/BA in science or ASCP,MLS certification preferred. Salary range starts at $28.00+ per hour with incentives and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or related degree as listed.
• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.

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 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.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting; notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Skills

Clinical microbiology

ASCP certification

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

42 CFR 493 qualified as Technologist

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Lenexa, KS seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a rotating shift (3:00pm–1:30am) in Microbiology. The role offers 10% evening shift differential and potential 15% differential on some third-shift hours. State-of-the-art Copan WaspLab automation, Colibri MALDI-TOF, and Vitek assist workflows.

BS/BA in science or ASCP,MLS certification preferred. Salary range starts at $28.00+ per hour with incentives and extensive benefits.