Senior Medical Lab Scientist - Lab Leadership

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist in Chicago to provide technical/administrative oversight and direct the workflow of personnel performing laboratory tests. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP certification, and 2 years of clinical lab experience with a strong emphasis on quality control and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include assay validations, instrument maintenance, data interpretation, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Medical Technology or MLS or allied field.
• ASCP certification or eligibility within 1 year of hire date if hired after 1/19/2025.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical lab experience in a accredited lab.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical/administrative oversight and direct workflow of personnel performing lab tests.
• Perform assay validations, calibrations, and instrument correlations.
• Collect and interpret data for new testing protocols and quality control materials.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for inspections.

Skills

Clinical lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/MLS/related field

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist in Chicago to provide technical/administrative oversight and direct the workflow of personnel performing laboratory tests. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP certification, and 2 years of clinical lab experience with a strong emphasis on quality control and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include assay validations, instrument maintenance, data interpretation, and ensuring