Clinical Lab Generalist — LC-MS/MS & GC-MS Expert

Simple Laboratories; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Simple Laboratories in Chicago seeks a Med Lab Generalist to perform routine and complex clinical tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis. You will maintain instruments, ensure accurate results, and support diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include complex testing with LC-MS/MS and GC-MS, reporting results, QA/QC, and assisting in method development. Team-oriented environment with strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, medical laboratory science or medical technology.
• GC/MS and LC/MS experience required.
• Comfortable in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computers and LIS familiarity.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility for overtime or alternate shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex testing on patient specimens using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and immunoassays.
• Interpret, verify, and report test results per protocols and guidelines.
• Assist in method development, optimization, and validation of new tests.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on lab equipment.
• Verify all chain of custody, quality controls, and calibrations.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure smooth workflow including sample prep and inventory.
• Operate lab equipment, record data and maintain logs.
• Follow quality procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Consult with staff on routine testing issues and practices.
• Adhere to regulatory and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain safe work environment and wear PPE.
• Document QC activities, calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Guide and train junior staff as needed.

Skills

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS

Attention to detail

LIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Chemistry/Medical Lab Science

Tools

Mass spectrometry instruments

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Simple Laboratories in Chicago seeks a Med Lab Generalist to perform routine and complex clinical tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis. You will maintain instruments, ensure accurate results, and support diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include complex testing with LC-MS/MS and GC-MS, reporting results, QA/QC, and assisting in method development. Team-oriented environment with strong emphasis on safety and compliance.