Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Special Chemistry, LCMS

Quest Diagnostics Inc

Lewisville, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Medicine, Compensation and Benefits, Fortune 500 Customers, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Identify Issues, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Instrumentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS), Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Medical Records, OSHA, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Testing, Record Keeping, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Testing
LOCATION
Lewisville, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Details

Category: Laboratory Location: Lewisville, Texas Job Function: Operations Job Family: Laboratory Operations Shift: Night Employee Type: Regular Full-Time Work Mode: On-site

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Lewisville TX | Friday - Monday 6:00 PM - 4:30 AM

Department: Special Chemistry LCMS5000 Sign On Bonus Available (external candidates only)

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: $29.50 per hour Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10 for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15 for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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 • 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: Bachelors degree required; degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred. Transcripts will be requested for review throughout the consideration process.

Work Experience: 1 year of Clinical experience in high complexity testing preferred. Experience with LC-MS or ICP-MS strongly preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects:

  • Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently.
  • Objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally.
  • Objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried.
  • Objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. Frequent walking and/or standing. May be required to lift and carry objects.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race Color Sex Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Religion National Origin Disability Vets or any other legally protected status.

About the Company

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