MLS I: Launch Your Diagnostic Science Career

Quest Diagnostics; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Vacation time

401(k) match

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Savage, MN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a Monday–Friday schedule with hours varying from 6:45 AM to 8:15 PM and rotational weekends. The company offers extensive benefits and training for entry‑level to experienced technologists.

Required/preferred education includes BS in Medical Technology or related field and 1 year of clinical experience. You will perform specimen handling, testing, result release, and ensure compliance with CLIA, HIPAA and OSHA in a

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 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.

Education

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

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Savage, MN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a Monday–Friday schedule with hours varying from 6:45 AM to 8:15 PM and rotational weekends. The company offers extensive benefits and training for entry‑level to experienced technologists.

Required/preferred education includes BS in Medical Technology or related field and 1 year of clinical experience. You will perform specimen handling, testing, result release, and ensure compliance with CLIA, HIPAA and OSHA in a