Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Inc

Clifton, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27.95–$46.12 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biology, Blueprints, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Medicine, Code of Federal Regulations, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Analysis, Fortune 500 Customers, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Instrumentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Records, Microbiology, OSHA, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Testing, Record Keeping, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Analysis, Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Testing
LOCATION
Clifton, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Details

Category: Laboratory Location: Clifton, New Jersey Job function: Operations Job family: Laboratory Operations Shift: Day Employee type: Regular, Part-Time Work mode: On-site

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Clifton NJ Sunday and Monday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Department: Clinical Laboratory - Microbiology General

Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry-level to experienced with a wide range of benefits and training.

Pay Range: $27.95 - $46.12 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:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for: • Vacation and HealthFlex Time • 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay" off if regularly scheduled to work 20 hours per week • 401k pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5 after 12 months of service • Annual incentive plans • Employee stock purchase plan • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education • Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness • and so much more

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.

Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.

Review and release test results.

Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.

Follow the laboratorys established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratorys established acceptable levels of performance.

Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

  • BS in Medical Technology preferred
  • BSBA in Chemistry or Biology
  • Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
  • Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Work Experience:

  • 1 year of Clinical experience, high complexity testing preferred
  • MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

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.

About the Company

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