Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Presque Isle, ME On-Call Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm (variable hours & weekends) Department: General Lab Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Presque Isle, ME. This role is a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital. Salary Minimum of $29.24+ per hour. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications. Eligible for an annual performance bonus. Benefits 401(k) Plan with eligibility after one month and a fully vested company match up to 5% after 12 months of service. On‑call employees are eligible for a 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with a 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 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. Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures when test systems are not within acceptable levels of performance. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting; correct problems or notify the senior technologist or supervisor. Qualifications 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 of clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist. Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quest Diagnostics