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Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Part-time

Quest Diagnostics Inc

Clifton, NJPart-time$27.95–46.12/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27.95–46.12/hr
Location
Clifton, NJ
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Quest Diagnostics Inc is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I. Quest Diagnostics seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Clifton, NJ to perform specimen handling, testing, and result reporting in the Clinical Lab – Microbiology General, working first‑shift weekends with part‑time hours and offering benefits such as vacation, holidays, 401(k) match, and health programs.

Key focus areas include Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records, Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested like patient specimens, and Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.

Important skills include Specimen Handling, Test Analysis, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and Microbiology.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Specimen HandlingTest AnalysisCLIAHIPAAOSHAMicrobiologyLaboratory Instrumentation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentBS in Medical TechnologyBS/BA in ChemistryBS/BA in BiologyAssociates Degree in Laboratory ScienceAssociates Degree in Medical TechnologyPreviously Qualified as Technologist Under 42 CFR 4931 Year Clinical Experience (High Complexity Testing)MLSMedical Laboratory ScientistMedical Lab ScientistMed Tech

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Compensation

$27.95 - $46.12 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

20

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Clifton, NJ, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Department: Clinical Lab - Microbiology General

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: $27.95 - $46.12 / 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:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

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:

Job 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 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 Associates 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

65831

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While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

or any other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

65831

Job Type

Part Time

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