Medical Laboratory Scientist

UW Health•Rockford, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist position is based at UW Health Swedish American Hospital, 1401 E State St. The schedule is 100% FTE, Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Additional compensation may include evening, night, and weekend shift differentials, overtime, and on-call pay. UW Health in northern Illinois offers a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, wellness reimbursement, possible access to on-site day care through UW Health Kids, tuition support for career advancement, career growth opportunities, shared governance, and a commitment to employee voice. UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It provides equal opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
  • No minimum work experience required.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science (MLS).
  • Master's degree in medical laboratory science (MLS).
  • One year of healthcare- or laboratory-related work experience.
  • Certification in Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, or Molecular Biology from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or a similar agency.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paternity leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials
  • Overtime pay
  • On-call pay
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