Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Hackensack, NJ – Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with rotational weekends. Hospital‑based position at HUMC. Pay range: $27.95–$46.12 per hour. Eligible for shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Salary also includes annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits 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 results. Maintain records that demonstrate 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. Qualifications BS in Medical Technology preferred; 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. Licenses/Certifications: ASCP Certification. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quest Diagnostics