Lab Tech (Micro)

Simple Laboratories; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Accident Insurance

Job summary

Simple Laboratories, based in Chicago with the Harwood Heights HQ, is seeking a full-time Lab Technician II to join the Micro team. The role focuses on routine and analytical tasks, sample processing, data recording, and maintaining lab cleanliness and equipment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and GC/MS/LC/MS experience. You will work 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with alternating weekends, and contribute to training and process improvements within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, MLS, MT or meet local regulatory requirements.
• Prior GC/MS and LC/MS experience required.
• Ability to prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computers and CLS/LIS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex testing on patient specimens using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and immunoassays.
• Accurately interpret, verify, and report test results per protocols.
• Assist in method development, optimization, and validation of new clinical tests.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly equipment maintenance routines.
• Verify chain of custody documents, quality controls, and calibrations.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure smooth laboratory workflow.
• Operate laboratory equipment and maintain data logs and records.
• Follow quality procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Consult with staff on routine testing issues and practices.
• Adhere to SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe work environment and use PPE correctly.
• Support training of junior staff and contribute to team efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, MLS, MT or equivalent

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Simple Laboratories is looking for a full-time Lab Technician II to join our Laboratory Operations' Micro team at our main lab and HQ Harwood Heights location. The Lab Technician II performs routine and analytical tasks for Micro lab to ensure the accuracy and quality of the data provided to clients on a daily basis while assisting in sample processing, analysis, recording data and maintaining laboratory cleanliness and laboratory equipment.

Schedule

Monday through Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM with alternating weekends

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex testing on patient specimens using advanced analytical techniques such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and immunoassays
• Accurately interpret, verify, and report test results in accordance with laboratory protocols and clinical guidelines
• Assist in method development, optimization, and validation of new clinical tests
• Responsible for performing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Verification of all chain of custody documents, quality controls, and calibrations
• Provide technical assistance to ensure smooth laboratory workflow including but not limited to aliquoting, sample preparation, tracking inventory and preparing reagents.
• Operates laboratory equipment, records and maintains data, data logs and equipment
• Understand and follow quality procedures and protocols for security and confidentiality
• Consult with laboratory technical staff regarding routine testing issues and practices
• Adhere to all regulatory and standard operating procedure requirements
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff and contribute to training efforts within the laboratory

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory requirements
• Prior GC/MS and LC/MS experience required
• Comfortability working in high volume, fast paced environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at a given time
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident Insurance

About Simple Laboratories

Simple Laboratories is a Chicago-based growing clinical laboratory, and we're driven to set a new standard in healthcare for patient care and customer support. This means developing the most efficient processes, monitoring operations and test results tirelessly and making our services accessible to patients. We have a dedicated and passionate team of lab technicians, phlebotomists, sales, IT and administrative staff and are looking for a candidate who can make an impact on the organization. Our employees are engaged, collaborative and team focused, while working together to provide the best service to our clients and patients.