Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Quest Diagnostics
Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Buffalo, NY (Evening Shift) Monday - Friday 12:00PM - 8:30PM, with rotational weekends and holidays. Department: Lab Support.
Job description
Job 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. NYS License required.
Work Experience: 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. 4 years Clinical experience highly preferred.
Requirements
- 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
- NYS License required
- 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred
- 4 years Clinical experience highly preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Well-being programs
- Health assessment program
- Mental health program
- Vacation & Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus MyDay
- Financial coaching
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance
Company overview
Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the United States. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services including routine blood tests, genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, and anatomic pathology. Quest serves approximately one-third of American adults and physicians annually through its network of approximately 2,250 patient service centers and extensive outreach operations. The company processes over 500,000 test requests daily, providing critical data that helps healthcare providers make informed decisions about patient care. Quest Diagnostics has been at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, developing advanced testing capabilities for cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders. The company plays a vital role in public health through its participation in disease surveillance and population health management initiatives.