Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Blood Bank

Job Description Medical Laboratory Scientist I – North Bergen, NJ – Every other weekend, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. This role is a hospital-based position at Palisades. Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in North Bergen, NJ. If you are intrigued by the science of the human body, curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation, and looking to join a Fortune 500 company that leads the world in diagnostic information services, we are recruiting technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced. You will benefit from an extensive benefits and training package. Pay range: $30.00 – $40.35 per hour; employee may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for second shift hours and 15% for third shift hours. Salary offers are based on skills, training, experience, education, and certifications. Successful candidates may also receive an annual performance bonus. 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 are designed to promote employee health in all respects—physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether the position is part‑time or full‑time, some benefits may include: Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part‑time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week) 6 holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week) 401(k) pre‑tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Annual incentive plans Employee stock purchase plan Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness 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 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. 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 in high‑complexity testing preferred. ASCP certification required or eligibility is required. About The Team 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