Medical Lab Scientist

Actalent; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Medical Lab Scientist in Hoffman Estates, IL to ensure quality test results by operating diverse lab equipment and performing manual methods. The role emphasizes identifying abnormal patient conditions, alerting supervisors, and maintaining strict quality control while keeping workspaces clean and test systems functional.

The position requires 3–5 years in a clinical lab, ASCP certification, and at least 2 years with Beckman-Coulter AU680; you will work on chemistry,

Qualifications

• MLS/CLS degree required or equivalent.
• ASCP certification current.
• 3–5 years in a clinical lab environment.
• Minimum 2 years with Beckman-Coulter AU680.
• Experience in chemistry bench work, urine/blood testing.
• Able to work in a fast-paced lab.
• Capable of processing 1000+ samples per shift.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Operate general chemistry, immunochemistry, molecular microbiology, and LCMS equipment.
• Match computer orders with specimen labeling; organize and analyze work.
• Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations for analytic performance; document results.
• Adhere to quality control policies; document all related activities.
• Run standards and controls; troubleshoot equipment to maintain quality.
• Identify and correct problems affecting test performance or notify supervisor.
• Report patient test results only after corrective actions.
• Document corrective actions when systems deviate from specifications.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in MLS/CLS

ASCP certification

3-5 years clinical lab

2+ years Beckman-Coulter AU680

Chemistry bench work in healthcare

high-volume processing (1000+ samples)

Education

MLS/CLS degree or equivalent

Tools

Beckman-Coulter AU680

Job description

Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Scientist to ensure quality test results by operating a variety of laboratory equipment and performing manual methods. The successful candidate will identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions, alert supervisory personnel and designated officials, and adhere to strict quality control policies. You will also be responsible for maintaining clean and organized workspaces and ensuring that all test systems are functioning properly.

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Scientist to ensure quality test results by operating a variety of laboratory equipment and performing manual methods. The successful candidate will identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions, alert supervisory personnel and designated officials, and adhere to strict quality control policies. You will also be responsible for maintaining clean and organized workspaces and ensuring that all test systems are functioning properly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Operate general chemistry, immunochemistry, molecular microbiology, and LCMS equipment.
• Organize and analyze work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling.
• Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to maintain acceptable levels of analytic performance.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document all related activities.
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls and troubleshooting equipment.
• Identify and correct problems affecting test performance or notify the technical supervisor.
• Ensure that patient test results are reported only after corrective actions are taken.
• Document all corrective actions when test systems deviate from established specifications.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and record actions taken.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS/CLS) or equivalent.
• ASCP certification up to date.
• 3-5 years of total experience in a clinical lab environment.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with Beckman-Coulter AU680 analyzers.
• Experience in chemistry bench work, specifically in healthcare urine/blood testing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Capability to process 1000+ samples per shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in microbiology and chemistry.
• Familiarity with PCR and Biofire technologies.

Work Environment

The lab encompasses R&D, specimen receiving, chemistry, and microbiology sectors. Work hours are Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Training spans approximately two weeks, Monday through Friday during the day. The workplace fosters a great team 'family' environment with a supportive culture and numerous fun activities such as food trucks, dress-down days, and talent shows. Employees enjoy holiday pay and vacation benefits, including five holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hoffman Estates, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hoffman Estates,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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