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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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$5,000 Sign On Bonus Available (For Externals Only)
Clinical Lab Scientist I
Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Department: Microbiology
Pay range: $40.00 - $56.44 / 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, 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!
This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Independently performs moderate to highly complex clinical tests following the required procedures and policies. Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills.
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of reagents or media as well as stock solutions, standards, and controls. Tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.
- Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
- Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures.
- Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results. Adheres to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times of results.
- Evaluates the acceptability of routine and complex analyses prior to releasing patient reports. Recognizes and takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks. Performs linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required.
- Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates results, to determine acceptability of result release.
- Selects and evaluates control materials using established criteria. Initiates a corrective action process whenever test systems do not perform according to the established criteria.
- Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.
- Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems. Notifies the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance, if necessary.
- Ensures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents and supplies.
- Consistently maintains a safe and neat work area.
- Demonstrates effective two-way communication with staff, immediate manager, suppliers, internal and external customers, via meetings, written and verbal interactions, to create an informed positive environment.
- Actively participates in staff meetings, and in Quality Improvement meetings as assigned.
- Takes on additional business-related responsibilities or projects, as delegated by the Supervisor or Manager. This may include but not be limited to evaluation of new techniques and procedures in terms of personnel and requirements, method comparison, cost analysis, establishment of reference ranges, writing and revising technical procedures, and evaluation of productivity and key results measures.
- Responsible for following all required procedures, practices and related guidelines as provided in company policy and associated procedures for safety, environmental, and infection control.
- Collects and dispose of waste in proper receptacles.
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
- Provides direct and constant supervision to unlicensed staff as necessary and trains staff in proper performance of both routine and complex procedures. Supports Training Programs, where applicable.
- Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education. The continuing education must meet the education requirements for California state licensure.
- Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages.
- Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
- 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.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience
- Zero to three year’s direct experience in a laboratory setting.
Physical And Mental Requirements
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
- Have good eye and hand coordination.
- Testing for color blindness will be required upon hiring or transfer into technical functions requiring detection of, or rating of intensity of colors (e.g., Fluorescent microscopy reading).
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong typing skills desirable.
- Other automation skills helpful.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree Medical technology or other life or physical sciences from an accredited college or university. (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
- Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license if necessary (e.g. California) (Required)
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers. MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
About The Team
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.
Job Description
$5,000 Sign On Bonus Available (For Externals Only)
Clinical Lab Scientist I
Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Department: Microbiology
Pay range: $40.00 - $56.44 / 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, 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!
This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Independently performs moderate to highly complex clinical tests following the required procedures and policies. Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills.
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of reagents or media as well as stock solutions, standards, and controls. Tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.
- Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
- Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures.
- Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results. Adheres to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times of results.
- Evaluates the acceptability of routine and complex analyses prior to releasing patient reports. Recognizes and takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks. Performs linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required.
- Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates results, to determine acceptability of result release.
- Selects and evaluates control materials using established criteria. Initiates a corrective action process whenever test systems do not perform according to the established criteria.
- Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.
- Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems. Notifies the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance, if necessary.
- Ensures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents and supplies.
- Consistently maintains a safe and neat work area.
- Demonstrates effective two-way communication with staff, immediate manager, suppliers, internal and external customers, via meetings, written and verbal interactions, to create an informed positive environment.
- Actively participates in staff meetings, and in Quality Improvement meetings as assigned.
- Takes on additional business-related responsibilities or projects, as delegated by the Supervisor or Manager. This may include but not be limited to evaluation of new techniques and procedures in terms of personnel and requirements, method comparison, cost analysis, establishment of reference ranges, writing and revising technical procedures, and evaluation of productivity and key results measures.
- Responsible for following all required procedures, practices and related guidelines as provided in company policy and associated procedures for safety, environmental, and infection control.
- Collects and dispose of waste in proper receptacles.
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
- Provides direct and constant supervision to unlicensed staff as necessary and trains staff in proper performance of both routine and complex procedures. Supports Training Programs, where applicable.
- Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education. The continuing education must meet the education requirements for California state licensure.
- Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages.
- Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
- 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.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience
- Zero to three year’s direct experience in a laboratory setting.
Physical And Mental Requirements
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
- Have good eye and hand coordination.
- Testing for color blindness will be required upon hiring or transfer into technical functions requiring detection of, or rating of intensity of colors (e.g., Fluorescent microscopy reading).
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong typing skills desirable.
- Other automation skills helpful.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree Medical technology or other life or physical sciences from an accredited college or university. (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
- Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license if necessary (e.g. California) (Required)
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers. MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
About The Team
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.
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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.