MLS I: Diagnostic Lab Scientist | Growth & Benefits

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Dental & Vision for FT employees

401(k) company match

Annual incentive plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Savage, MN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to contribute to high-complexity testing in a Monday–Friday schedule, with hours spanning 6:45 AM to 8:15 PM and rotating weekends. You will perform specimen processing, data entry, and analysis using CLIA-compliant procedures, review results, and maintain accurate records while following HIPAA and safety guidelines.

This role offers competitive pay ($30.00–$42.63/hour), benefits from day one, and opportunity to grow

Qualifications

• 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
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

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.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology or Associates in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Savage, MN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to contribute to high-complexity testing in a Monday–Friday schedule, with hours spanning 6:45 AM to 8:15 PM and rotating weekends. You will perform specimen processing, data entry, and analysis using CLIA-compliant procedures, review results, and maintain accurate records while following HIPAA and safety guidelines.

This role offers competitive pay ($30.00–$42.63/hour), benefits from day one, and opportunity to grow