Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Flow Cytometry

Job Description Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Flow Cytometry Knoxville, TN, Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM 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 for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training! Pay range: $24.03+ 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 information: We are proud to offer best‑in‑class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part‑time or full‑time position, some of the benefits offered may include: 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 Job 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 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. MLS, medical laboratory scientist, medical lab scientist, med tech, medical technologist, CLS, clinical lab scientist. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veterans or any other legally protected status. Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC