Clinical Lab Scientist I

Overview

Clinical Lab Scientist I - Sacramento, CA

Department: Clin Lab - Auto Chemistry

Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:00PM-7:30AM (Rotational Weekends)

Pay Range: $47.75 - $53.10 / 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:

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/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! 

As the world’s leading clinical laboratory, Quest Diagnostics played a central role in the national response to COVID-19. Our nearly 50,000 employees banded together to support each other and the thousands of patients we serve every day. We prioritized the health and safety of our frontline workers, enabled timely and effective decision-making and collaborated with each other across functions.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:1. Prepares and tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.2. Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.3. Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.4. Evaluates the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing patient reports. Takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.5. Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:1. A Bachelors of Science degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.2. A current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license to perform laboratory testing.3. Zero to three year's direct experience in a laboratory setting.

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EEO

Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.