MLS II – Evening Shift Lab Scientist | Great Benefits

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist II in Red Bank, NJ, with a 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM shift and every other weekend. The role is hospital-based at Riverview, with a pay range of $32.00–$50.73 per hour and potential shift differentials.

Successful candidates may be eligible for annual bonus compensation based on performance. Responsibilities include performing high/medium complexity testing, QC, instrument maintenance, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience with most current year in present department.
• BS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide credential evaluation from IERF. United States-educated candidates must provide original transcript.

Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing and be proficient troubleshooting all applicable instruments/procedures in the department.
• Provides support to the department in quality control, troubleshooting complex problems, customer support, instrument and equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement and the completion of special projects as assigned.
• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with SOPs ensuring quality control requirements are met.
• Adhere to laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
• May assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

LIS / Laboratory Information Systems

Education

Associates Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degree BS in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry (Preferred)

ASCP Certification (Preferred)

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist II in Red Bank, NJ, with a 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM shift and every other weekend. The role is hospital-based at Riverview, with a pay range of $32.00–$50.73 per hour and potential shift differentials.

Successful candidates may be eligible for annual bonus compensation based on performance. Responsibilities include performing high/medium complexity testing, QC, instrument maintenance, and timely reporting.