Medical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist

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90% FTE, Evening/Night Shift Role. 7:00 pm–7:30 am every third weekend and rotating holidays. You will work at the UW Health Belvidere Hospital in Belvidere.

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long‑term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on‑site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement—ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology. Required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in medical laboratory science (MLS). Preferred.
• Master’s Degree in medical laboratory science (MLS). Preferred.

1 year healthcare or lab‑related work experience. Preferred.

Certification (Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by the Board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent. Certification must be maintained by submitting appropriate continuing education documentation to the certifying agency. Required.

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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