Clinical Laboratory Scientist Jobs at Quest Diagnostics with Visa Sponsorship
Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs at Quest Diagnostics span its national network of patient service centers and reference labs, with the company sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates who hold ASCP certification or equivalent credentials. If you're targeting a lab science role here, the company has a consistent track record of supporting foreign national hires through multiple visa pathways.
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Edison, NJ, On-Call 2:00PM-10:30PM - Every other weekend as needed
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist II in Edison, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at JFK.
Perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience.
Pay range: $32.00 - $50.73 / 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:
Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.
On-call employees are eligible for:
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
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.
Responsibilities:
- Must demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing and be proficient troubleshooting all applicable instruments/procedures in the department.
- Provides support to the department in the areas of quality control, troubleshooting complex problems, customer support, instrument and equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement and the completion of special projects as assigned.
- Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
- Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
- Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
- Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
- Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
- Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
- Enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
- Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
- Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
- May assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel.
- Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
- Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
- Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
- Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
- May be required, in the absence of a Supervisor, to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated.
- Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Required Work Experience:
One (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting.
Preferred Work Experience:
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience with most current year in present department.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
- Frequent walking and/or standing.
- May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
Knowledge:
- Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
- Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
- Other state specific requirements may apply depending on BU’s state testing certifications. Check with local HR or QA departments.
Skills:
- Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
- Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
- Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education
- Associates Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Technology (Preferred)
- Bachelor’s Degree BS in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- ASCP Certification (Preferred)
MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
Edison, NJ, On-Call 2:00PM-10:30PM - Every other weekend as needed
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist II in Edison, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at JFK.
Perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience.
Pay range: $32.00 - $50.73 / 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:
Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.
On-call employees are eligible for:
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
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.
Responsibilities:
- Must demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing and be proficient troubleshooting all applicable instruments/procedures in the department.
- Provides support to the department in the areas of quality control, troubleshooting complex problems, customer support, instrument and equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement and the completion of special projects as assigned.
- Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
- Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
- Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
- Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
- Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
- Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
- Enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
- Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
- Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
- May assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel.
- Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
- Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
- Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
- Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
- May be required, in the absence of a Supervisor, to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated.
- Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Required Work Experience:
One (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting.
Preferred Work Experience:
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience with most current year in present department.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
- Frequent walking and/or standing.
- May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
Knowledge:
- Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
- Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
- Other state specific requirements may apply depending on BU’s state testing certifications. Check with local HR or QA departments.
Skills:
- Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
- Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
- Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education
- Associates Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Technology (Preferred)
- Bachelor’s Degree BS in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- ASCP Certification (Preferred)
MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Clinical Laboratory Scientist Jobs at Quest Diagnostics
Verify Your ASCP Certification Before Applying
Quest Diagnostics hiring managers screen for ASCP Board of Certification credentials early in the process. If your foreign laboratory credentials aren't yet evaluated, pursue an ASCP international equivalency review before submitting applications to avoid automatic disqualification.
Target High-Volume Quest Reference Lab Locations
Quest operates large regional reference laboratories in cities like Chantilly, Wood Dale, and Lenexa that process high specimen volumes and hire Clinical Laboratory Scientists more consistently than smaller patient service centers. Prioritizing these sites improves your odds of finding an active sponsorship-ready opening.
Clarify Sponsorship Scope During Initial Recruiter Contact
Quest sponsors multiple visa categories for Clinical Laboratory Scientists, but not every hiring manager knows which pathway applies to your situation. Ask the recruiter directly whether the role is eligible for your specific visa type before investing time in the full interview process.
Understand How TN Status Applies to Lab Scientists
Canadian and Mexican nationals can qualify for TN status as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, but the DOL's USMCA occupational list requires the role to involve qualifying laboratory work. Confirm your specific job duties align with the defined TN category before your employer initiates the process.
Plan for PERM Timing If Targeting a Green Card
If Quest sponsors your EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card, the PERM labor certification process through DOL typically takes 12 to 18 months before your I-140 petition can even be filed. Factor this into your overall immigration timeline, especially if your current nonimmigrant status has an expiration date approaching.
Browse Open Lab Scientist Roles on Migrate Mate
Clinical Laboratory Scientist openings at Quest Diagnostics that include visa sponsorship are filterable by visa type and location. Use Migrate Mate to identify which specific Quest locations are actively hiring for your visa category rather than applying broadly across the company's full job listing database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Quest Diagnostics sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Laboratory Scientists?
Yes, Quest Diagnostics sponsors H-1B visas for Clinical Laboratory Scientist roles. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a closely related field. ASCP certification is generally expected alongside your degree, and Quest's legal team handles the H-1B petition filing through USCIS once you have an offer in hand.
How do I apply for Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs at Quest Diagnostics?
You can find Clinical Laboratory Scientist openings on Quest Diagnostics' careers portal, filtering by location and job category. For roles that include visa sponsorship, Migrate Mate lets you browse and filter Quest positions specifically by visa type, which saves time compared to reviewing each listing individually. Once you identify a role, apply directly through Quest's portal and flag your sponsorship needs early in the recruiter screening call.
Which visa types does Quest Diagnostics commonly use for Clinical Laboratory Scientists?
Quest Diagnostics supports H-1B, TN visa, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT for Clinical Laboratory Scientists, along with EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa pathways for permanent residence. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals whose role duties align with the USMCA occupational list. F-1 OPT is common for recent graduates completing their STEM optional practical training period before transitioning to H-1B sponsorship.
What qualifications does Quest Diagnostics expect for Clinical Laboratory Scientist roles?
Quest generally requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or a closely related discipline, paired with ASCP Board of Certification (or equivalent state licensure where required). Some roles, particularly in specialized areas like microbiology or molecular diagnostics, expect additional certifications or direct bench experience. State licensure requirements vary, so verify the requirements for the specific Quest location you're targeting before applying.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Quest Diagnostics?
For H-1B sponsorship, USCIS standard processing runs roughly three to six months after the annual cap lottery in April, with premium processing available to reduce that to 15 business days. F-1 OPT authorization through USCIS takes up to 90 days, so apply early. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship involves PERM labor certification through DOL, which typically adds 12 to 18 months before the immigrant petition stage.