Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist – Hackensack, NJ – One weekend a month, rotating shift as needed (6:30 am – 3:00 pm). This hospital‑based position at Hurley Medical Center (HUMC) requires advanced clinical laboratory expertise, leadership of complex testing, and close collaboration with clinicians and vendors.

• Demonstrate all characteristics of a Medical Technologist I and II.
• Apply evidence‑based criteria to correlate and interpret laboratory testing data.
• Perform clinical validation to optimize laboratory testing as directed.
• Act as a technical subject‑matter expert, solving complex instrumentation and assay issues.
• Serve as a technical resource, investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, and responding to non‑routine/complex inquiries from clients and sales representatives.
• Provide technical direction to team members on all testing matters.
• Assume a trainer and SME role in education; design and implement training material and evaluate technical competency of staff.
• Apply QC theory and policies, interpreting trends and variables for continuous improvement.
• Review requests for validity checks, recommend actions considering specimen limitations and testing impact.
• Expedite workflow to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and coordinating resolution of production problems involving other laboratory departments.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participate in special projects as assigned and perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor.

• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in a similar department.
• Preferred 8+ years of experience in the same department.
• BS in Medical Technology (preferred) or BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field; or an associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology. Previous qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493 is acceptable.
• Foreign‑educated candidates must provide a credential evaluation from IERF; U.S.‑educated candidates must provide an original transcript.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and coordinate resources to meet departmental goals.
• Technical proficiency with instruments, troubleshooting, and assay implementation.
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to handle multiple procedures simultaneously, manage time effectively.

Pay Range: $33.00 – $54.45 per hour. Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Part‑time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for the following benefits:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
• 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.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®.

Benefits for full‑time employees include comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, life insurance, paid time off, and more.

Quest Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity

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