Molecular Genetics CLS I — Night Shift (Sign-On $5k)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits eligibility

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I for our Molecular Genetics department in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Work hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for externals.

Pay ranges from $40.00 to $56.44 per hour, with potential shift differentials of 10% for some 2nd shift hours and 15% for some 3rd shift hours. The role involves performing clinical laboratory testing, quality control, instrument maintenance, and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or life/physical sciences required.
• Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license in California (or eligibility) required.
• Zero to three years' direct laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; strong typing skills; automation skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory tests following required procedures and policies.
• Prepares reagents, media, standards and controls; evaluates usefulness of reagents.
• Determines specimen acceptability and calculates results using manual or automated methods.
• Enters results accurately and monitors reporting; maintains turnaround times.
• Performs QC, calibrations, proficiency testing and instrument maintenance.
• Communicates effectively with staff and management; participates in meetings and quality initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite

Typing

Automation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Life/Physical Sciences

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I for our Molecular Genetics department in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Work hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for externals.

Pay ranges from $40.00 to $56.44 per hour, with potential shift differentials of 10% for some 2nd shift hours and 15% for some 3rd shift hours. The role involves performing clinical laboratory testing, quality control, instrument maintenance, and data