Med Lab Scientist (Part Time)

Simple Laboratories; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Vision Insurance

STD/LTD

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Job summary

Simple Laboratories, a Chicago-based clinical laboratory, is seeking a Part Time Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) who is ASCP/AMT licensed to perform moderate/high complexity testing at our Humboldt Park location. Generalist competency, instrument troubleshooting, and staff training are required.

Schedule: PM 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with alternating weekends. The role emphasizes quality control, adherence to CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA, and opportunities to contribute to SOP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Technology program from an accredited institution required.
• MLS/MT (ASCP), AMT or other national accreditation required; meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing personnel.
• Minimum 3 years in a high complexity laboratory; ability to demonstrate competency in all assays within the department.

Responsibilities

• Determine specimen acceptability for testing per laboratory criteria.
• Perform routine and complex procedures per SOPs with QC requirements.
• Make technical decisions regarding testing and resolve issues as they occur.
• Maintain knowledge to analyze test results and address abnormal findings.

Skills

Quality control

LIS proficiency

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology/CLS/MT

Tools

LIS

Job description

Simple Laboratories is looking for Part Time Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Tech (MLT), who is ASCP/AMT licensed individual to performs test procedures of moderate/high complexity at our Humboldt Park, Chicago laboratory location. The MLS / MLT is expected to demonstrate competency in all assay's/instrument's cross sections [ Generalist ]. Additional responsibilities include instrument troubleshooting and maintenance, assay validations, including staff training and development.

Schedule: PM:3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with alternating weekends

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established laboratory criteria.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory technical procedures according to laboratory standard operating procedures, ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Demonstrates the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and resolves technical issues as they occur.
• Maintains a professional level of knowledge to properly analyze test results and address abnormal or atypical findings.
• Performs and documents quality control to ensure accuracy of clinical data and instrument functionality. Takes appropriate action to resolve QC failures.
• Performs and documents routine instrument maintenance and participates in troubleshooting and corrective action as needed.
• Assists the departmental supervisor in ensuring effective utilization of staff and timely, high-quality test results.
• Routinely navigates and manages workflows via Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Prepares, tests, and evaluates new reagents and controls. Maintains appropriate documentation related to these activities.
• Assists with new instrument/methodologies validations and other initiatives in support of new business growth opportunities.
• Assists in the development of SOPs and competency training modules for new and existing instrumentation/methodologies.
• Assists the departmental supervisor in staff training and development.
• Serves as subject matter expert for testing within the department, responding to questions from other employees as needed.
• Communicates critical results as necessary to external medical professionals following HIPAA guidelines.
• Functions as departmental leader in the supervisor’s absence.
• Maintains a clean, safe, functional work environment. Serves as a role model to others.
• Adheres to all CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements; participates in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Technology program from an accredited institution required.
• Certificates/Licenses: MLS/MT (ASCP), AMT or other national accreditation required. Meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing personnel.
• Acceptable minimum equivalent in the place of degree: None.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in a high complexity laboratory. Must be able to demonstrate competency in all assays within the designated department.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and support colleagues and coworkers, with highly developed analytical, interpersonal, collaborative, and positive communication skills.

Additionally, the position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and understand laboratory guidelines, regulations, procedures and policies.
• Ability to maintain records and complete detailed reports as required.
• Ability to professionally and positively interact with peers, clients, and the public.
• Must be able to critically think, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary changes.
• Ability to work autonomously and efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Vision Insurance
• STD/LTD
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness 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.