Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) – Evening Shift

Simple Laboratories; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD/LTD

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Job summary

Simple Laboratories in Chicago is seeking a Full-Time Medical Laboratory Scientist or MT with ASCP/AMT licensure to perform moderate/high complexity testing at our Humboldt Park location. The MLS/MLT will demonstrate competency across assays and instruments, troubleshoot, validate assays, and contribute to staff training.

Evening shift 3:00 PM–11:30 PM with alternating weekends. The role requires CLIA/HIPAA awareness, quality control, LIS navigation, and collaboration with lab leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical lab science or related field from an accredited institution.
• MLS/MT (ASCP), AMT or equivalent high-complexity credentials.
• Minimum 3 years in a high complexity laboratory with competency across all assays.

Responsibilities

• Determine specimen acceptability according to criteria.
• Perform routine and complex lab procedures per SOPs with QC.
• Troubleshoot testing and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Maintain records and analyze results for accuracy and abnormal findings.
• Perform instrument maintenance and contribute to troubleshooting.
• Support staff training and department leadership in absence of supervisor.
• Navigate workflows via LIS and ensure timely, high-quality results.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Technology program

MLS/MT (ASCP)

AMT or other high-complexity credential

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Simple Laboratories in Chicago is seeking a Full-Time Medical Laboratory Scientist or MT with ASCP/AMT licensure to perform moderate/high complexity testing at our Humboldt Park location. The MLS/MLT will demonstrate competency across assays and instruments, troubleshoot, validate assays, and contribute to staff training.

Evening shift 3:00 PM–11:30 PM with alternating weekends. The role requires CLIA/HIPAA awareness, quality control, LIS navigation, and collaboration with lab leadership to