Lab Assistant I — Evening Shift with Growth Perks

Edward Elmhurst Health

Evanston (IL)

Hybrid

USD 26,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Career growth

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Savings plan

HSA options

Retirement match

PTO & holidays

Community involvement

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health in Evanston, IL seeks a Laboratory Assistant I to support daily hospital lab operations. You will assist with specimen handling, operate automated analyzers, enter test orders, and help maintain quality and safety practices.

This full-time position offers a 4pm–12:30am schedule, competitive hourly pay, and benefits. No prior experience required beyond a high school diploma; opportunities for growth within our patient‑centered system.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma.
Experience: None required.
Unique or Preferred Skills: attention to detail & great team work.

Responsibilities

Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members.
Treats patients with respect and care.
Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and hospital staff courteously.
May assist with performance of patient tests using automated clinical laboratory equipment.
May prepare histological, microbiological, and clinical pathology specimens and related tasks.
Enters test orders per established procedures and assists with quality control.