Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Microbiology – Wood Dale, IL

Monday to Friday, 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM, with rotational weekends.

Shift Differentials:

• 15% Night Shift Differential
• 10% Weekend Shift Differential

Pay Range: $25.84–$42.63 per hour (shift differential eligibility as described). Salary based on factors; may receive annual performance bonus.

We offer best‑in‑class benefits. Depending on part‑time or full‑time status, benefits 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
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit 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!

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• 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 Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.

Work Experience: 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Equal Opportunity

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Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.