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Medical Laboratory Scientist II- Generalist

Quest Diagnostics·Perth Amboy, New Jersey

$31 - $51/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Perform moderate to high complexity test procedures in a clinical laboratory setting while exercising independent judgment. Maintain department efficiency by managing multiple tasks and adhering to organizational policies and procedures.

Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Perth Amboy, NJ, Monday to Friday, 7

00

AM to 3:30 PM, with rotational weekends Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist II in Perth Amboy, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at Raritan Bay.

Pay range: $32.00 - $50.73 / hour

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Bonus: $5K for external candidates only 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! 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.

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.

Requirements

Requires at least one year of full-time experience or training in high complexity clinical laboratory testing. Candidates must hold an Associate or Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Communication
  • Confidentiality
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • Detail-oriented
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Independent work
  • Quality control
  • Data analysis
  • Laboratory information systems
  • Clinical laboratory testing
  • Laboratory instrumentation
  • Medical laboratory science
  • Manual pipetting
  • Automated pipetting

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life insurance
  • Well-being programs
  • Disability insurance
  • Vacation time
  • Education assistance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Mental health program
  • Roth IRA
  • Financial coaching
  • Health assessment program
  • Annual incentive plans
  • Matching gifts program
  • Supplemental health insurance
  • Health/Flex time

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$31 - $51/hr
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Posted
Apr 10, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care...

Salary listed on 653 jobs
IndustryMedical and Diagnostic Laboratories
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

New Jersey lab generalist roles stay competitive

Medical Laboratory Scientist II generalist roles in New Jersey are typically in steady demand because hospitals and reference labs need staff who can perform high-complexity testing across multiple disciplines. These positions are competitive because employers often look for at least one year of full-time experience or training plus an associate or bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your experience matches the lab’s testing scope before applying.

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