Medical Laboratory Scientist
Listed on 2026-03-08
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research
Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Clifton, NJ – Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM
$5,000 sign‑on bonus for external applicants
Department:
Lab Support – Lab Management Other
Pay range: $27.95 – $46.12 per hour; shift differential of 10% for second shift hours and 15% for third shift hours may apply. Salary offers are based on skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual performance bonus.
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!
Benefits- 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®
- healthy
MINDS mental health program - Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off
- Fin Fit 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!
- Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested the same way 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 regulations.
- Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting and correct the problems or notify the senior technologist or supervisor immediately.
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
Work Experience1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
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