Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Lewisville, TX Working Sunday to Thursday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Department Clinical Lab – Microbiology Pay Range $29.50+ per hour. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, and applicable certifications. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits 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 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 demonstrating 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/BAin 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) in Microbiology. Equal Opportunity Employer Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr