Laboratory Assistant I — Per Diem, Day Shift

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 262,000 - 395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Career growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program savings plan

Health savings account options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I - Per Diem at Evanston Hospital. Responsibilities include triage, accession, and processing of specimens, with quality control and clerical duties supporting a busy lab environment.

The role requires at least one year of laboratory experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with basic computer and customer service skills. Per diem schedule, day hours, and weekend/holiday rotation may apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: at least 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Skills: basic computer skills, customer service, and laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Triage, accession, and process non-gynecologic, gynecologic, and FNA specimens.
• Assist with quality control processes to ensure instruments and reagents meet performance standards.
• Perform related clerical tasks such as answering phone inquiries and providing results data.
• Maintain a safe work environment and handle biohazardous materials per protocol.
• Participate in inventory and ordering management.
• Promote patient satisfaction and professional conduct with staff and patients.
• Support training and mentorship for new staff.
• Ensure quality and compliance through laboratory logs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Laboratory techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I - Per Diem at Evanston Hospital. Responsibilities include triage, accession, and processing of specimens, with quality control and clerical duties supporting a busy lab environment.

The role requires at least one year of laboratory experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with basic computer and customer service skills. Per diem schedule, day hours, and weekend/holiday rotation may apply.