Overnight MLS II – Microbiology & Molecular (Hackensack)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Annual performance bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Hackensack, NJ, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for a hospital-based role at HUMC. You will perform tests of moderate to high complexity, ensuring quality control and proper instrument maintenance, and you will contribute to process improvements and SOP compliance.

The position offers a pay range of $32.00 to $50.73 per hour with shift differentials of 10% for some second-shift hours and 15% for some third-shift hours.

Qualifications

• Perform tests of moderate/high complexity with independent judgment.
• Support the department in quality control and troubleshooting.
• Assist with instrument maintenance and staff training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing and troubleshoot instruments/procedures.
• Provide support to quality control, troubleshooting, customer support, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform and report analytical tests per SOPs, ensuring QC requirements are met.
• Follow lab policies for specimen handling, processing, and record-keeping of results.
• Adhere to schedules to maintain turnaround times, including STAT or critical results.
• Ensure reagents have received dates and expiration dates.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Troubleshooting instruments

Staff training

Process improvement

SOP adherence

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Hackensack, NJ, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for a hospital-based role at HUMC. You will perform tests of moderate to high complexity, ensuring quality control and proper instrument maintenance, and you will contribute to process improvements and SOP compliance.

The position offers a pay range of $32.00 to $50.73 per hour with shift differentials of 10% for some second-shift hours and 15% for some third-shift hours.