Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology Lenexa, KS Job Details Full-time From $28 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Matching gift program Flextime Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification Biology OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Laboratory safety Microbiology Medical Technology Medical Technologist Bachelor of Science Specimen collection / processing HIPAA Bachelor's degree in biology Medical records Laboratory compliance Medical laboratory work CLIA regulations Chemistry Microbiological analysis Associate's degree Bachelor's degree in chemistry Entry level Full Job Description Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Lenexa, KS, Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 3:30

PM Department:

Microbiology 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 Lab Scientists.

Pay range:

$28.00+ per hour 10% Weekend Shift Differnetial 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! Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

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.

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.