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Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Quest Diagnostics Inc

Cincinnati, OHJob$34.5/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$34.5/hr
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs moderate- to high-complexity testing and exercises independent judgment in specialties supported by their education, training, and experience. The role includes troubleshooting instruments and procedures, supporting quality control and department operations, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting of patient test results in accordance with laboratory procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Laboratory TestingInstrument TroubleshootingQuality ControlSpecimen ProcessingLaboratory Information Systems

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Cincinnati, OH, Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM $10,000 Sign on Bonus! Pay range: $34.50+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. 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 FT 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! Perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience. Responsibilities: Must demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing and be proficient troubleshooting all applicable instruments/procedures in the department. Provides support to the department in the areas of quality control, troubleshooting complex problems, customer support, instrument and equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement and the completion of special projects as assigned. Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met. Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients. Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates. Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test. Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures. Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same. Enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation. Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functio

How this job compares

Set against the 1,149 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$34.5/hr
  • US median$30–47/hr508 hourly ranges

This rate, $34.50/hr, is 11% below the US median midpoint ($39/hr) — in the middle half of Medical Laboratory Scientist hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 38 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Ohio and 1,149 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (409 postings).
Education
555 of the 1,149 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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