Night Shift Pre-Analytical Tech – Clinical Chemistry

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Pre Analytical Technician for the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, onsite in Hyde Park. You will handle specimen receipt, pre-analytic processing, and quality assurance activities.

The role may include phlebotomy tasks and is based 100% on-site with night shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Responsibilities span accessioning, specimen handling, QA, and collaboration with lab staff to ensure timely, accurate results for physicians and patients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory and hospital information systems.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels.
• Associate Degree in Science related study preferred.
• Clinical laboratory or phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens; ensures proper accessioning, labeling, and ordering tasks.
• Maintains specimen integrity and proper storage for delayed analysis.
• Performs pre-analytic processing including centrifugation and aliquotting as needed.
• May perform phlebotomy and assist in bone marrow procedures.
• Supports clerical duties such as shipping, filing, scanning, and mailing.
• Maintains stocks of reagents and controls; follows QA and safety policies.

Skills

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Laboratory equipment (auto & conventional)

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Pre Analytical Technician for the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, onsite in Hyde Park. You will handle specimen receipt, pre-analytic processing, and quality assurance activities.

The role may include phlebotomy tasks and is based 100% on-site with night shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Responsibilities span accessioning, specimen handling, QA, and collaboration with lab staff to ensure timely, accurate results for physicians and patients.