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Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Core

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Texas

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How this pay compares

This posting states $29.50 an hour. Open medical laboratory scientist jobs in Texas post a median of $33.50 an hour, the middle half $31.25–$43.94, across 13 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical laboratory scientists employed in Texas earn a median of $28.51 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Irving, TX, Tuesday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

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: $29.50+ per hour ; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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, 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®
  • healthyMINDS mental health program
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
  • FinFit 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

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.

Qualifications

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

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Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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

From Quest Diagnostics's job posting for Irving, TX, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics is a diagnostic testing company headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, with nearly 60,000 (source: Quest Diagnostics, About Quest Diagnostics (PR Newswire release, Oct 1, 2026)) employees, about 2,400 (source: Quest Diagnostics, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) patient service centers and clinical laboratories across the United States, serving about half of U.S. physicians and hospitals each year. Sources: Quest Diagnostics, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC); Quest Diagnostics, About Quest Diagnostics (PR Newswire release, Oct 1, 2026)

Based in Secaucus, NJHires in 33 statesPay on its listings: 52% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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