Laboratory Hiring Event: Medical Laboratory Scientists and Lab Assistants

Quest Diagnostics is hosting a laboratory hiring event for Marlborough, MA on Monday, May 20th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and Tuesday, May 21st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm! We are hiring full-time Lab Assistants, Medical Laboratory Scientists and other laboratory positions across all shifts. 

Where: 200 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752

When:  Monday, May 20th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and Tuesday, May 21st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Instructions: Apply below to be scheduled for an interview time slot, or walk in and join us at the event! 

Job Perks: 

• Paid time off & Paid Holidays 
• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT Employees 
• Annual Bonus Opportunity 
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Opportunities for career advancement 
• Paid Training Provided! 

Medical Laboratory Scientist:

• 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.

Lab Assistant:

• Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation. 
• Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens and load automated instruments). 
• Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range. 
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment. 
• Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions. 
• Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed). 
• Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation. 
• Perform other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone. 
• Dispose of biohazardous material. 
• Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS). 
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.

Medical Laboratory Scientist Job Requirements: 

• BS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990 
• Minimum one (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology preferred 
• ASCP Certification preferred 

Lab Assistant Job Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 

• Prior laboratory, medical or healthcare experience preferred  

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.