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Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Inc

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Location
Oakland, MI
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Job overview

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Troy, Michigan laboratory. The role involves specimen processing, testing, result review and release, and maintaining records while following laboratory procedures and applicable guidelines. A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology is preferred; several alternative education paths are listed. One year of clinical experience with high-complexity testing is preferred, not required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Specimen ProcessingLaboratory TestingTest Result ReviewClinical Laboratory Testing

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Medical TechnologyBachelor's in Chemistry or BiologyAssociate's in Laboratory Science or Medical TechnologyPreviously Qualified Technologist Under 42 CFR 4931 Year Clinical Experience in High-Complexity Testing

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Troy, MI, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with rotational weekend 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! 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. 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 Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities 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 71961 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 or any other legally protected status.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,145 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$70–116K/yr44 salary ranges
  • US median$30–47/hr510 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 101 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Michigan and 1,145 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
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 (406 postings).
Education
555 of the 1,145 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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