Night Shift Clinical Lab Scientist I – Hematology

Quest Diagnostics

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 73,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match
Annual bonus
Vacation and time off

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I to join the Hematology department on a night shift schedule (Mon-Fri, 11:30 PM–8:00 AM) with rotational weekends. The role encompasses preparing and testing reagents, validating results, and ensuring accurate reporting in a fast-paced lab.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological sciences and a California CLS license, plus 0–3 years of lab experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
  • 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 and monitors reporting of laboratory results.
  • Evaluates the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing patient reports and documents actions taken.
  • Performs preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and documents actions.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological sciences

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I to join the Hematology department on a night shift schedule (Mon-Fri, 11:30 PM–8:00 AM) with rotational weekends. The role encompasses preparing and testing reagents, validating results, and ensuring accurate reporting in a fast-paced lab.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological sciences and a California CLS license, plus 0–3 years of lab experience.

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