Medical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Toxicology

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Clinical Toxicology

Join Quest Diagnostics as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Clinical Toxicology, located in Lewisville, TX, working Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM. This entry‑level position offers a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for external candidates, a pay range of $29.50+ per hour plus shift differentials of 10% for the second shift and 15% for the third shift, and eligibility for annual performance bonuses.

Department:
Clinical Toxicology. This role requires adherence to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety guidelines. Shift differential details will be provided if an offer is extended.

Benefits Information

• Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees working 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and flexible time
• 6 holidays plus one “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!

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records demonstrating 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 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 & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred.
• Transcripts will be requested for review throughout the 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

• Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds; assistance required for objects over 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods.
• Frequent walking and standing.
• Use of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments requiring significant manual dexterity.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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