Medical Laboratory Scientist I

$50,502 - $50,502/Yr

Quest Diagnostics - Houston, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I position at Quest Diagnostics in Houston, Texas, is a full-time role focused on laboratory operations. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity in specimen handling and testing, contributing to the overall mission of providing diagnostic information services. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a collaborative environment with cutting-edge technology.

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 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.

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.
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong collaborative skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and focus on results.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided!