Night Shift Clinical Lab Scientist I: Auto Chemistry

Quest Diagnostics; Maryland; On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision for FT staff

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive program

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in West Hills, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I for the Auto Chemistry department on the night shift (Mon–Fri 11:00 PM–07:30 AM) with weekend rotation.

Responsibilities include preparing reagents, testing specimens, entering results, monitoring quality, and performing routine maintenance on equipment.

Requirements: B.S. in medical technology or biological sciences, California CLS license, and 0–3 years of laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
• A current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license to perform laboratory testing.
• Zero to three years' direct experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.
• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
• Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
• Evaluates the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing patient reports. Takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule.

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological sciences

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in West Hills, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I for the Auto Chemistry department on the night shift (Mon–Fri 11:00 PM–07:30 AM) with weekend rotation.

Responsibilities include preparing reagents, testing specimens, entering results, monitoring quality, and performing routine maintenance on equipment.

Requirements: B.S. in medical technology or biological sciences, California CLS license, and 0–3 years of laboratory experience.