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Medical Laboratory Scientist II Generalist

Quest Diagnostics Inc

Taylor, MIJobSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Taylor, MI
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Job overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II Generalist performs moderate- and high-complexity testing with independent judgment in qualified specialties. The role includes analytical testing and reporting, quality control, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and support for laboratory operations. The schedule is rotating, with listed hours of 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Shift differentials may apply to some or all second- or third-shift hours.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Laboratory TestingInstrument TroubleshootingQuality ControlSpecimen ProcessingLaboratory Information Systems

Benefits

401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Taylor, MI, Rotating Schedule, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM 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. 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: 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 Employee stock purchase plan Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness and so much more! 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, functional and sanitary condition. Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate. May assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel. Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements. Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management. Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable. Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed. May be required, in the absence of a Supervisor, to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated. Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the po

How this job compares

Set against the 1,188 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$72–122K/yr42 salary ranges
  • US median$30–47/hr524 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 109 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Michigan and 1,188 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 3 years (412 postings).
Education
526 of the 1,188 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 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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