Core Lab - Medical Lab Scientist

About The Role

As a Medical Lab Scientist, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by performing accurate and timely laboratory testing used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Testing domains include waived, moderate, and high-complexity procedures.

Required: Experience with waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting—through education or hands-on work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document laboratory testing—including pre-analytical steps—following standard operating procedures and accreditation standards to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Conduct and evaluate quality control procedures for tests, equipment, reagents, and media.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve testing variances by implementing corrective actions to ensure accurate, reliable results.

Requirements

Education (Required)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science Program
• Bachelor’s Degree as Medical Technologist
• Bachelor’s Degree as Medical Technician
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Preferred Licensure/Certification

• ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent
• Other acceptable certifications: ASCP or HEW

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Daily Pay "NEW"
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Pay

Pay Range: $30.00 – $45.00 per hour. Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

About Loyola Medicine

• Mission-driven culture with a strong commitment to innovation, compassion, and community.
• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly advancing Regional Clinical Laboratory.
• Be part of a team that values continuous learning, professional growth, and cutting-edge technology.