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Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Inc

Erie, PAJob$23.93/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23.93/hr
Location
Erie, PA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Erie, Pennsylvania, for an afternoon shift with rotational weekends. The role performs laboratory testing and result review while following specimen-handling, quality, and safety procedures. A bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is preferred; several related education pathways are listed as alternatives. One year of clinical experience with high-complexity testing is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Specimen ProcessingLaboratory TestingTest Result ReviewQuality Control

Qualifications

BS in Medical TechnologyBS/BA in Chemistry or BiologyAssociate's in Laboratory Science or Medical TechnologyPreviously Qualified Technologist Under 42 CFR 4931 Year Clinical Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Erie, PA, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with rotational weekends 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: Minimum of $23.93+ 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: 1. Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 2. Best-in-class well-being programs 3. Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness 4. healthyMINDS mental health program 5. Vacation and Health/Flex Time 6. 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off 7. FinFit financial coaching and services 8. 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service 9. Employee stock purchase plan 10. Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option 11. Flexible Spending Accounts 12. Annual incentive plans 13. Matching gifts program 14. Education assistance through MyQuest for Education 15. Career advancement opportunities 16. and so much more! Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities: 1. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result. 2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. 3. Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures. 4. Review and release test results. 5. Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines. 6. Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. 7. 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 67478 Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets o any other legally protected status. Qualified candidates may apply by clicking "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking "Apply for this job". Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral source.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,171 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23.93/hr
  • Pennsylvania median$24–28/hr20 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–47/hr516 hourly ranges

This rate, $23.93/hr, is 4% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Medical Laboratory Scientist hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 94 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,171 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
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 3 years (408 postings).
Education
524 of the 1,171 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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