Medical Lab Scientist I

adventhealth; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a dedicated medical laboratory professional to join our night shift in Illinois. You will perform pre-analytical and analytical tasks, maintain equipment, and support clinical staff while ensuring safety and quality.

This role emphasizes independent work, data accuracy, and the ability to train new staff. The department values teamwork, compliance, and continuous improvement as part of patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Technical skills related to laboratory testing and procedures.
• Follow the Corporate Compliance Plan and protect patient information and results.
• Ability to work independently with varying priorities and direct workflow with minimal supervision.
• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings.
• Clearly communicate in English with patients, staff, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety policies including PPE use, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling; completes required training.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures; assists with data collection and special projects.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and spaces through cleaning and disinfection.
• Facilitates workflow and supports education to clinical staff as needed.
• Performs pre-analytical activities including maintenance, inventory control, specimen collection.
• Conducts post-analytical activities related to testing, including reporting results.
• Completes tests and analyses per SOPs and participates in proficiency testing.
• May act as a preceptor to orient and train new employees and students.

Skills

Laboratory safety compliance

English communication

Data collection and analysis

Equipment maintenance

Training new staff

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Part time, Shift: Night (United States of America), Address: 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD, City: LA GRANGE, State: Illinois, Postal Code: 60525

Job Description:

• Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and complete required training for handling hazardous waste.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and spaces through cleaning and disinfection.
• Facilitates workflow and support education to clinical staff as needed.
• Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, and biological specimen processing.
• Conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support.
• Completes tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures.
• Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.
• May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately.
• Offers guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues within guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned [Required]
• Follows and ensures adherence of staff to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times [Required]
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision [Required]
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities [Required]
• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings [Required]
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents [Required]
• General knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use [Required]
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail and accuracy [Required]
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; additional languages [Required]
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities; excellent organization and people skills [Required]
• Flexibility in scheduling of hours; may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays [Required]
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English; good oral communication skills; excellent customer service skills [Required]
• Mathematical, computer reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years) [Required]
• Must have proper communication skills to convey information effectively and problem-solving/decision-making skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions [Required]
• Ability to multitask and knowledge of basic state and federal laws as applicable to the laboratory setting [Required]
• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals, and/or irritants appropriately and safely
• Display a willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures as needed for research protocol development [Required]
• Proficiency in a wide variety of laboratory techniques in specimen preparation, ranging from making basic solutions and reagents, to performing more complex processes such as DNA/RNA extractions, stem cell isolations, and prep