Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Olathe, Kansas, United States
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Lenexa, KS - Monday‑Friday 7:00 AM‑3:30 PM (Rotational Weekends)
Department:
Microbiology
Up to a $10,000 sign‑on bonus based on experience!
Pay Range:
$28+ per hour
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 clinical microbiologist positions, with a wide range of benefits and training! Our expanding microbiology lab offers opportunities to work with state‑of‑the‑art Copan WaspLab automation that utilizes AI for high‑quality electronic screening of routine cultures, providing shorter incubation and faster results. Colibri instruments streamline Maldi‑tof slide processing and Vitek sample dilutions. We also offer mycology and one of the largest AFB labs in the Midwest region. Experienced clinical microbiologist candidates are preferred, or ASCP‑certified medical laboratory scientists.
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!
Job 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 regulations.
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.
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.
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Microbiology
Up to a $10,000 sign‑on bonus based on experience!
Pay Range:
$28+ per hour
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 clinical microbiologist positions, with a wide range of benefits and training! Our expanding microbiology lab offers opportunities to work with state‑of‑the‑art Copan WaspLab automation that utilizes AI for high‑quality electronic screening of routine cultures, providing shorter incubation and faster results. Colibri instruments streamline Maldi‑tof slide processing and Vitek sample dilutions. We also offer mycology and one of the largest AFB labs in the Midwest region. Experienced clinical microbiologist candidates are preferred, or ASCP‑certified medical laboratory scientists.
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!
Job 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 regulations.
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.
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.
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