Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Presque Isle, ME, On-Call Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm (variable hours & weekends) 

Department: General Lab 

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Presque Isle, ME. This role is a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital. 

Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious 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: Minimum of $29.24+ 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:

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On-call employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

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. 
• MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist