Senior MLS - Serology (Evening Shift)

Quest Diagnostics; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical and dental for FT staff

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance through MyQuest

Career advancement opportunities

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist II in Chantilly, VA, for a Sunday–Thursday schedule from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role requires testing across several serology areas, with a pay range of $35.78–$48.06 per hour and potential shift differentials of 10–15% for eligible hours.

The department emphasizes quality, risk management, and patient-focused testing. The position offers comprehensive benefits, annual incentive opportunities, and career advancement programs as part of

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with MLS certification from ASCP/AMT/AAB or equivalent.
• BSMT or MLS degree from an accredited US program.
• BS/BA in Microbiology with 1 year clinical testing experience.
• BS/BA in Biological Science with required course set and 1 year clinical testing experience.
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide credential evaluation (NACES/AICE).

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on analytical tests in SOP-compliant manner.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and assist with instrument maintenance.
• Ensure quality control and proper documentation of results.
• Maintain patient data confidentiality and compliant specimen handling.
• Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety requirements.
• Assist supervision with training and process improvements.
• Enter test results into LIS for physician review and reporting.
• Support regulatory inspections as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidential handling

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science with MLS certification (ASCP/AMT/AAB)

BSMT / Medical Technology

BS/BA in Microbiology with 1 year clinical testing

BS/BA in Biological Science with required medical courses

Credential evaluation for foreign-educated applicants

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist II in Chantilly, VA, for a Sunday–Thursday schedule from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role requires testing across several serology areas, with a pay range of $35.78–$48.06 per hour and potential shift differentials of 10–15% for eligible hours.

The department emphasizes quality, risk management, and patient-focused testing. The position offers comprehensive benefits, annual incentive opportunities, and career advancement programs as part of