Medical Laboratory Scientist I Clinical Toxicology

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Lewisville TX Sunday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Department: Clinical Toxicology

$5000 Sign On Bonus Available! (external candidates only)

Are you intrigued by the science of the human bodyCurious 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: $29.50 per hour

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:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

• 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 laboratorys 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 laboratorys established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratorys 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.

Education:
Bachelors degree required degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred

• Transcripts will be requested for review throughout 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:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.