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Get Access To All JobsMedical Laboratory Scientist I - Lewisville, TX, Wednesday to Sunday 7: 00 AM to 3:30 PM
Department: Clinical Laboratory - Flow Cytometry
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
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!
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 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.
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) in Flow Cytometry.
MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Lewisville, TX, Wednesday to Sunday 7: 00 AM to 3:30 PM
Department: Clinical Laboratory - Flow Cytometry
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
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!
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 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.
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) in Flow Cytometry.
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 TN Visa Sponsorship as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
Verify your credential meets USMCA requirements
TN classification for Medical Laboratory Scientist requires a baccalaureate degree in medical technology or a life science. A degree in a loosely related field like general biology without clinical laboratory coursework can trigger a CBP officer's scrutiny at the border.
Target labs with recent visa sponsorship experience
Hospital systems, reference laboratories, and academic medical centers are experienced with visa sponsorship and have HR processes in place to prepare TN support letters. Independent physician-owned clinics often lack the infrastructure to draft a qualifying TN support letter on short notice.
Search role-specific TN sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Medical Laboratory Scientist listings by TN visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through postings that exclude international candidates. Use it to surface employers who have already committed to sponsoring your TN status.
Get your support letter reviewed before the border
Your employer's support letter must state your job title, duties, salary, and that the role requires a medical technologist. A letter describing generic laboratory duties without linking them to the USMCA occupational category gives CBP grounds to deny entry on the spot.
Understand the Mexican national cap and consular route
Mexican citizens are subject to a 5,500 annual TN cap and must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry. Factor in consular appointment wait times when negotiating your start date with the employer.
Document any licensure requirement by state before accepting an offer
Several states require Medical Laboratory Scientists to hold a state license independently of federal CLIA certification. Confirm whether your destination state mandates licensure, since an unlicensed professional can't legally perform high-complexity testing even with a valid TN status.
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Find Medical Laboratory Scientist JobsMedical Laboratory Scientist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Laboratory Scientist qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Medical Laboratory Technologist is an explicitly listed USMCA occupational category, and CBP accepts the title Medical Laboratory Scientist as falling within it when the role requires a baccalaureate degree in medical technology or a life science. Your employer's support letter must clearly map your duties and degree to that category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Medical Laboratory Scientist roles?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadian citizens, and can be obtained at a Canadian port of entry on your start date. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, lottery selection, and USCIS petition approval. For most Medical Laboratory Scientists with a qualifying degree, TN is faster and far less dependent on timing or luck.
Where can I find Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and filters listings by sponsorship status, so you can find Medical Laboratory Scientist roles where employers have already agreed to support TN applications. Searching general job boards often surfaces postings that exclude candidates requiring visa sponsorship without clearly stating so.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that includes your job title, a description of duties, your salary, the length of employment, and a statement that the position requires a medical technologist under USMCA. You'll also need your degree credentials. Canadian citizens present these at the port of entry; Mexican citizens submit them to a U.S. consulate.
Can I change employers while working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist on TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is employer-specific. You must obtain a new TN approval tied to the new employer before you begin working there. Canadian citizens can get a new TN at a port of entry, while Mexican nationals need to apply at a consulate. Working for a new employer before the new TN is approved puts your status at risk.
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