Night Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist I — Hospital Lab

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life & disability insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Ellsworth, ME for the night shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with weekend rotations. This hospital-based role supports Northern Lights Hospital and involves state-of-the-art instrumentation and a comprehensive benefit package.

Pay range is $29.24–$32.49 per hour, with potential shift differentials of 10% for some second-shift hours and 15% for some third-shift hours.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or related science preferred.
• 1 year clinical experience in high complexity testing preferred.
• Certification or prior qualification under 42 CFR 493 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and record keeping of results.
• Maintain records showing proficiency testing samples are tested like patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in the guidelines.
• Follow established policies when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify senior staff.

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 is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Ellsworth, ME for the night shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with weekend rotations. This hospital-based role supports Northern Lights Hospital and involves state-of-the-art instrumentation and a comprehensive benefit package.

Pay range is $29.24–$32.49 per hour, with potential shift differentials of 10% for some second-shift hours and 15% for some third-shift hours.