Senior Medical Lab Scientist — Tech SME & Team Leader

Quest Diagnostics; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Dental & vision for FT employees

401(k) company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist in Hackensack, NJ. This hospital-based role requires technical direction to staff and handling complex testing. The Senior is responsible for troubleshooting and training under supervision, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and potential annual bonus, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement within the lab team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years clinical experience with two years in present department.
• MS Degree in biological or chemical science and two years of MLS experience for supervisory duties.
• HEW certification: eight years or more in same department (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates all characteristics of Med Tech I and II.
• Applies evidence-based criteria to interpret laboratory data.
• Performs clinical validation to optimize testing as directed.
• Acts as SME and provides technical direction to team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Prioritization

Resource scheduling

Patient confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist in Hackensack, NJ. This hospital-based role requires technical direction to staff and handling complex testing. The Senior is responsible for troubleshooting and training under supervision, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and potential annual bonus, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement within the lab team.