Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Core and Blood Bank

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Neptune, NJ Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Neptune, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at Jersey Shore. Sign on bonus of $7500 available for external applicants & relocation assistance will be considered. Pay range: $27.95 - $46.12 / 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 Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time 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 Health/Flex Time 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off FinFit financial coaching and services 401(k) 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 Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result. 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 laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's 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. Education and Qualifications BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate's degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. Work Experience 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. License/Certifications ASCP Certification 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr