Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Tazewell, VA, On-Call $2000.00 Sign on Bonus for external candidates Must be open to both day and night shifts—including weekends 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 recruiting technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training. Pay range: $23.45+ 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 Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay. On‑call employees are eligible for 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service. 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 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. Qualifications Education: BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or associate’s degree in 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. Equal Opportunity Employment Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr