Core Lab - Technical Specialist, Hematology

Core Lab - Technical Specialist, Hematology

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Loyola Medical Center is located in the western suburbs, approximately 35 minutes from downtown Chicago, with easy access to I‑290 and I‑55.

Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine. A new state‑of‑the‑art Regional Clinical Laboratory is enabling greater operational efficiencies and improved turnaround times to support future growth and expansion into emerging technologies and lab testing methodologies.

Our Vision
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As a mission‑driven, innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

• Full‑Time
• Days: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Location:
  
  Loyola Medical Center, Maywood, IL
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position; this position DOES NOT participate in the F‑1 STEM OPT extension program.

In this role, the Technical Specialist – Lab Core is responsible for supporting the delivery of patient care by performing laboratory testing that is utilized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This includes waived, moderate, and high‑complexity testing. Experience with waived, moderate, and high‑complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting is required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the medical director, manager, and faculty to develop new procedures or programs.
• Evaluating, validating, and implementing new instrumentation and procedures.
• Developing written procedures to maintain regulatory compliance and support new instrumentation and test methodologies.
• Collaborating with the director to review and revise procedure manuals to ensure test accuracy and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Communicating changes in policies and procedures to appropriate medical center staff and/or clients.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology/Technician or Medical Laboratory Science).
• Certified Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or laboratory‑discipline‑specific or specialty certificate (e.g., ASCP or AMT).
• 3–5 years of core‑hematology or related experience.

• Board‑certified general supervisor (B.S. degree and 1 year clinical experience, or M.S. degree and 1 year clinical experience).

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental) – starts on Day 1.
• Daily Pay (NEW).
• Competitive shift differentials.
• Career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• On‑site fitness center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC).
• Referral rewards.
• Perks program.

Joining Loyola Medicine means being part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a community that believes in giving back to those we serve.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Pay Range: $33.00 – $48.00 per hour.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Mid-Senior level.

Rooted in our mission and core values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care.