Job Details
Category: Laboratory Location: San Juan Capistrano, California Job Function: Operations Job Family: Laboratory Operations Shift: Day Employee Type: Regular Full-Time Work Mode: On-site
Job Description
5000 Sign On Bonus Available For Externals Only
Clinical Lab Scientist I Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Pay Range and Salary Offers
Pay range: $37.41 - $56.44 per hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
• Day 1: Medical, supplemental health, dental, & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours • Best-in-class well-being programs • Annual no-cost health assessment program • Blueprint for Wellness: healthyMINDS mental health program • Vacation and HealthFlex Time • 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off • FinFit financial coaching and services • 401k pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5 after 12 months of service • Employee stock purchase plan • Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option • Flexible Spending Accounts • Annual incentive plans • Matching gifts program • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education • Career advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities
This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing following all applicable policies and procedures. Responsibilities include:
• Independently performing moderate to highly complex clinical tests following the required procedures and policies. • Performing newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills. • Preparing and overseeing the preparation of reagents or media as well as stock solutions, standards, and controls. • Testing new reagents or controls and evaluating their usefulness based on standard criteria. • Determining the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures. • Determining calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures. • Accurately entering results of testing. • Checking the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results. • Adhering to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times of results. • Evaluating the acceptability of routine and complex analyses prior to releasing patient reports. • Recognizing and taking appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results and documenting action taken. • Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory equipment. • Evaluating the results of instrument performance checks. • Performing linearity, accuracy, and precision checks as required. • Performing Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluating results to determine acceptability of result release. • Selecting and evaluating control materials using established criteria. • Initiating a corrective action process whenever test systems do not perform according to the established criteria. • Accurately performing and recording proficiency testing. • Demonstrating the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems. • Notifying the supervisor and contacting manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance if necessary. • Ensuring accurate tracking and labeling of reagents and supplies. • Consistently maintaining a safe and neat work area. • Demonstrating effective two-way communication with staff, immediate manager, suppliers, internal, and external customers via meetings, written, and verbal interactions to create an informed positive environment. • Actively participating in staff meetings and in Quality Improvement meetings as assigned. • Taking on additional business-related responsibilities or projects as delegated by the Supervisor or Manager. • This may include but not be limited to evaluation of new techniques and procedures in terms of personnel and requirements, method comparison, cost analysis, establishment of reference ranges, writing, and revising technical procedures, and evaluation of productivity and key results measures.
Qualifications
Required:
• Zero to three years direct experience in a laboratory setting. • Preferred: NA
Physical and Mental Requirements
The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently, objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally, and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Frequent simple grasping, reaching, and fine manipulation. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods. Have good eye and hand coordination. Testing for color blindness will be required upon hiring or transfer into technical functions requiring detection of or rating of intensity of colors, e.g., Fluorescent microscopy reading.
Skills and Proficiency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application: Word, Excel, Outlook • Strong typing skills desirable • Other automation skills helpful
Education and Certification
• Bachelors degree in science required • Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist generalist or limited license required
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.