Medical Lab Scientist (Overnight)

Simple Laboratories•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Simple Laboratories is hiring a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist for its Humboldt Park laboratory in Chicago. The role performs moderate- and high-complexity testing and requires demonstrated competency across all assays and instrument sections as a generalist. The scientist also supports instrument troubleshooting and maintenance, assay validations, staff training and development, and laboratory quality and compliance activities. The schedule is overnight, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with alternating weekends. The position also serves as a departmental leader in the supervisor’s absence and supports efficient workflows, accurate and timely results, and the laboratory’s growth initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or a Medical Technology program from an accredited institution.
MLS/MT (ASCP), AMT, or other national accreditation.
Meet CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing personnel.
At least 3 years of experience in a high-complexity laboratory.
Demonstrated competency in all assays within the designated department.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and support colleagues and coworkers.
Highly developed analytical, interpersonal, collaborative, and positive communication skills.
Ability to quickly learn and understand laboratory guidelines, regulations, procedures, and policies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain records and complete detailed reports.
Ability to interact professionally and positively with peers, clients, and the public.
Ability to think critically, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary changes.
Ability to work autonomously and efficiently in a fast-paced, multitasked environment.

Responsibilities

Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established laboratory criteria.
Perform routine and complex laboratory technical procedures according to standard operating procedures and applicable quality control requirements.
Make technical decisions regarding testing and resolve technical issues.
Analyze test results and address abnormal or atypical findings.
Perform and document quality control, take appropriate action to resolve QC failures, and ensure instrument functionality.
Perform and document routine instrument maintenance and participate in troubleshooting and corrective action.
Assist the departmental supervisor in effective staff utilization and timely, high-quality test results.
Navigate and manage workflows through the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents and controls and maintain related documentation.
Assist with instrument and methodology validations and initiatives supporting new business growth.
Assist in developing SOPs and competency training modules for new and existing instrumentation and methodologies.
Assist the departmental supervisor with staff training and development.
Serve as a subject matter expert and respond to coworkers’ testing questions.
Communicate critical results to external medical professionals as necessary, following HIPAA guidelines.
Lead the department in the supervisor’s absence.
Maintain a clean, safe, functional work environment and serve as a role model.
Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements and participate in government or regulatory inspections as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.