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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC

Medical Laboratory Scientist I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC, Paterson, New Jersey, us, 07544

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At a glance Every day as a Quest career professional, you’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with the latest cutting‑edge technology. As a laboratory operations team member, you will play a key role in ensuring that the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity are upheld while meeting the needs of our patients. And, you’ll be supported by a company committed to helping you grow a rewarding career through cross training and comprehensive learning opportunities.

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See how your career can grow With a world of opportunities in our supportive environment, you’ll take your career to the next level. From collaborating with senior leaders on meaningful work, to on‑the‑job training, we are committed to fostering your growth, so you can build a successful career. Here is just one example of a career path you can take.

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Category

Laboratory

Location

Paterson, New Jersey

Job function

Operations

Job family

Laboratory Operations

Shift

Night

Employee type

Regular Full‑Time

Work mode

On‑site

Job Description Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Paterson, NJ - Monday‑Friday 11:00pm to 7:30 am (Rotational Weekends)

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:

$27.28 - $45.00 / 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

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

Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Career advancement opportunities

and so much more!

Category

Laboratory

Location

Paterson, New Jersey

Job function

Operations

Job family

Laboratory Operations

Shift

Night

Employee type

Regular Full‑Time

Work mode

On‑site

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.

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.

We’ve built a welcoming workplace where all people are inspired to learn, develop and progress in their careers. There’s a broad range of opportunities, so you can explore many career paths in one company. There’s resources to help you build a fulfilling life and rewarding career. There’s training and development to align your work with your business success. No wonder there’s more to discover at Quest.

We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.

Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision From medical, dental, and vision coverage plans designed to meet your needs, to supplemental health plans for an additional layer of financial protection, you can rest assured that your health is high on our agenda.

Annual incentive plans All eligible employees are invited to participate in our success in our annual incentive bonus plan payout.

401(k) You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.

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