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Quest Diagnostics

Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Chicago, IL - Monday-Friday 11:00PM-7:30AM (Rotational Weekends). 10% Weekend Shift Differential. 15% Night Shift Differential. Pay Range: $25.84 - $42.63 / hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training.

Responsibilities

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

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 Associate's 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.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full-time employees

Best-in-class well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness – annual, no-cost health assessment program

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

Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Career advancement opportunities

About The Team Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Note: This description reflects the current role available and may be subject to change. This posting does not imply contract for employment.

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