Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (multiple openings)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Base Salary Compensation: $42.37 - $44.54 per hour (annual salary of $88,109 - $92,629.455) Responsibilities: Perform test procedures in a clinical laboratory and convey results to physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment. Perform all aspects of pre analytics workflow and run routine and special tests as assigned by laboratory section. Maintain test system integrity. Provide technical and administrative oversight and directs the workflow of personnel who perform laboratory tests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health, or foreign equivalent.
2 years of clinical lab experience in a TJC or CAP accredited laboratory.
ASCP MLS/MT certification required (ASCPi also accepted).
Drug test and background check required.
Must be willing and able to work an afternoon/evening shift.

Responsibilities

Perform test procedures in a clinical laboratory and convey results to physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment.
Perform all aspects of pre analytics workflow and run routine and special tests as assigned by laboratory section.
Maintain test system integrity.
Provide technical and administrative oversight and directs the workflow of personnel who perform laboratory tests.