Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Illinois to perform test procedures in a clinical laboratory and report results to the physician for patient care. You will manage pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic duties while ensuring specimen integrity and adherence to SOPs and QC protocols.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field and ASCP certification or eligibility, with emphasis on accurate testing, timely reporting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification examination.
• General MLS or MT (ASCP) Certification or eligible
• Categorical BB, C, H or M (ASCP) Certification or eligible
• If hired after 1/19/2025 must be ASCP certified (or equivalent certification) within one year of employment

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the laboratory section to ensure orders are entered correctly and specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered.
• Verifies orders and non-patient information per established protocol.
• Collects, receives, and processes specimens, ensures labeling accuracy, and notifies as needed.
• Performs analytical testing following SOPs and maintains test system integrity with preventive maintenance.
• Performs QC, evaluates results, and documents any corrective actions.
• Performs specimen preparation and transfers or ships specimens as required.
• Performs post-analytical duties including reporting results, validating reports, and ensuring confidentiality.
• Responds to inquiries and escalates unresolved issues per protocol.
• Ensures safety and cleanliness of the work area and participates in training new staff.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take the ASCP exam

ASCP certification or eligible

Categorical BB, C, H or M (ASCP) Certification or eligible

If hired after 1/19/2025 must be ASCP certified (or equivalent certification) within one year of employment

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Illinois to perform test procedures in a clinical laboratory and report results to the physician for patient care. You will manage pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic duties while ensuring specimen integrity and adherence to SOPs and QC protocols.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field and ASCP certification or eligibility, with emphasis on accurate testing, timely reporting, and