MLS I: Night-Shift Laboratory Scientist (Sign-On Bonus)

AdventHealth; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support routine testing, specimen processing, and data reporting in a high-complexity lab environment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with clinical staff.

The position requires an Associates degree (CLS-related) and MLS certification, with Bachelor’s preferred. Evening/full-time hours in Glendale Heights, IL with benefits and sign-on where applicable.

Qualifications

• Follows and enforces safety policies including PPE and hazardous waste handling.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities in a lab setting.
• Maintains equipment and records; performs quality assessment activities.
• Able to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings.
• Proficient in verbal and written English with patients, staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety policies including 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 SOPs.
• Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal/state regulations and policies.
• May precept and train new employees; documents appropriately.
• Offers guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues.

Skills

Laboratory testing

PPE compliance

Data collection

English communication

Quality assurance

Education

Associates

Bachelor preferred

MLS (ASCP/AMT) certification

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support routine testing, specimen processing, and data reporting in a high-complexity lab environment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with clinical staff.

The position requires an Associates degree (CLS-related) and MLS certification, with Bachelor’s preferred. Evening/full-time hours in Glendale Heights, IL with benefits and sign-on where applicable.