Medical Laboratory Scientist

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Category Laboratory Location Chantilly, Virginia Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations

Shift Evening Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Chantilly, VA, Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM

Department - TB Blood Testing

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: $32.52+ 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

* healthy

MINDS mental health program

* Vacation and Health/Flex Time

* 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off

* Fin Fit 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!

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:

Required

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree in a biological, chemical, physical science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution United States-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.

* Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (http://).

Required

Work Experience:

* One (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

* The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects:
Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.

* Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.

* Frequent walking and/or standing.

* May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

* Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.

* Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

* Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.

* Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.

* Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.

* Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.

* Ability to deal with client…