Medical Laboratory Scientist

Overview Medical Laboratory Scientist – Quest Diagnostics, St. Louis, MO (Maryland Heights). Hiring for Evening and Night shifts. Evening and Night Shift Differentials: Sign on Bonus Available! (External Candidates) Evening Shift: $7,500 Night Shift: $10,000 Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required – exemptions for medical and religious reasons are considered if a conditional offer of employment is extended. 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 technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, offering a wide range of benefits and training. Benefits and Perks Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for full‑time employees working 30+ hours 15 PTO days first year Paid Holidays Annual Bonus Opportunity 401(k) with matching contributions Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Blueprint for Wellness Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for full‑time employees working 30+ hours Opportunities for career advancement Training provided 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 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 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. Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr