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Medical Lab Scientist (Overnight)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Simple Laboratories is looking for Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP/AMT licensed individual who performs test procedures of moderate/high complexity at our Humboldt Park Chicago laboratory location. The MLS is expected to demonstrate competency in all assays/instruments cross sections Generalist . Additional responsibilities include instrument troubleshooting and maintenance assay validations.
Schedule: Overnight 11:00 PM to 7:30 AMwith alternating weekends
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established laboratory criteria.
- Performs routine and complex laboratory technical procedures according to laboratory standard operating procedures ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
- Demonstrates the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and resolves technical issues as they occur.
- Maintains a professional level of knowledge to properly analyze test results and address abnormal or atypical findings.
- Performs and documents quality control to ensure accuracy of clinical data and instrument functionality. Takes appropriate action to resolve QC failures.
- Performs and documents routine instrument maintenance and participates in troubleshooting and corrective action as needed.
- Assists the departmental supervisor in ensuring effective utilization of staff and timely high quality test results.
- Routinely navigates and manages workflows via Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Prepares tests and evaluates new reagents and controls. Maintains appropriate documentation related to these activities.
- Assists with new instrument/methodologies validations and other initiatives in support of new business growth opportunities.
- Assists in the development of SOPs and competency training modules for new and existing instrumentation/methodologies.
- Assists the departmental supervisor in staff training and development.
- Serves as subject matter expert for testing within the department responding to questions from other employees as needed.
- Communicates critical results as necessary to external medical professionals following HIPAA guidelines.
- Functions as departmental leader in the supervisors absence.
- Maintains a clean safe functional work environment. Serves as a role model to others.
- Adheres to all CLIA HIPAA and OSHA requirements; participates in government or regulatory agency inspections if needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biology Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology program from an accredited institution required.
- Certificates/Licenses: MLS/MT (ASCP) AMT or other national accreditation required. Meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing personnel.
- Acceptable minimum equivalent in the place of degree: None.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in a high complexity laboratory. Must be able to demonstrate competency in all assays within the designated department.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead mentor and support colleagues and coworkers with highly developed analytical interpersonal collaborative and positive communication skills.
Additionally the position requires the following knowledge skills and abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and understand laboratory guidelines regulations procedures and policies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to maintain records and complete detailed reports as required.
- Ability to professionally and positively interact with peers clients and the public.
- Must be able to critically think troubleshoot issues and implement necessary changes.
- Ability to work autonomously and efficiently in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- STD/LTD
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident Insurance
About Simple Laboratories
Simple Laboratories is a Chicago-based growing clinical laboratory and were driven to set a new standard in healthcare for patient care and customer support. This means developing the most efficient processes monitoring operations and test results tirelessly and making our services accessible to patients. We have a dedicated and passionate team of lab technicians phlebotomists sales IT and administrative staff and are looking for a candidate who can make an impact on the organization. Our employees are engaged collaborative and team focused while working together to provide the best service to our clients and patients.
Simple Laboratories is a Chicago-based growing clinical laboratory and were driven to set a new standard in healthcare for patient care and customer support. This means developing the most efficient processes monitoring operations and test results tirelessly and making our services accessible to patients. We have a dedicated and passionate team of lab technicians phlebotomists sales IT and administrative staff and are looking for a candidate who can make an impact on the organization. Our employees are engaged collaborative and team focused while working together to provide the best service to our clients and patients.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Simple Laboratories is your one lab one solution partner. Whether it is Routine Clinical Laboratory Testing, Advanced Molecular Testing, Toxicology Testing, or Microbiology/Infectious Diseases, we support our patients’ needs while ensuring their physicians have that data and diagnos ... View more
