MLS Microbiology Specialist (Part-Time, 20 hrs, Day Shift)

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual raises

Career growth

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

HSA options

Retirement options with company match

PTO and holidays

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Microbiology for Evanston Hospital. This part-time role (20 hours) runs Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, with occasional weekend/holiday rotation.

You will perform various clinical microbiology tests, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate diagnostic results. Education must meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing; MT or MLS (ASCP) certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a laboratory science or medical technology to meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing.
• MT or MLS (ASCP) certification preferred.
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical microbiology tests under supervision to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain and calibrate multiplex instrumentation systems for accuracy.
• Identify and resolve problems affecting test performance or reporting; escalate as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team and document results.

Skills

Microbiology

Lab testing

CLIA basics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree

Job description

Endeavor Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Microbiology for Evanston Hospital. This part-time role (20 hours) runs Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, with occasional weekend/holiday rotation.

You will perform various clinical microbiology tests, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate diagnostic results. Education must meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing; MT or MLS (ASCP) certification is preferred.