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Quest Diagnostics

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Clinical Toxicology

Quest Diagnostics, Lewisville, Texas, us, 75029

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Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Clinical Toxicology Join Quest Diagnostics as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Clinical Toxicology, located in Lewisville, TX, working Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM. This entry‑level position offers a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for external candidates, a pay range of $29.50+ per hour plus shift differentials of 10% for the second shift and 15% for the third shift, and eligibility for annual performance bonuses.

Department: Clinical Toxicology. This role requires adherence to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety guidelines. Shift differential details will be provided if an offer is extended.

Benefits Information

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees working 30+ hours

Best‑in‑class well‑being programs

Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®

healthyMINDS mental health program

Vacation and flexible time

6 holidays plus one “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!

Responsibilities

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

Maintain records demonstrating 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 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.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred.

Transcripts will be requested for review throughout the consideration process.

Work Experience

1 year clinical experience (high‑complexity testing) preferred.

Experience with LC‑MS or ICP‑MS strongly preferred.

Physical And Mental Requirements

Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds; assistance required for objects over 50 pounds.

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

Frequent walking and standing.

Use of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments requiring significant manual dexterity.

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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