Core Lab Medical Lab Scientist
Join the transformation at Loyola Medicine—leading a new era of innovation with a state-of-the-art Regional Clinical Laboratory designed to elevate operational efficiency, accelerate turnaround times, and position us for growth in emerging technologies and advanced laboratory testing methodologies.
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.
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, rotating holidays and weekends.
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 or Associate Degree in one of the following:
- Medical Laboratory Science Program
- Medical Technologist
- Medical Technician
- Biology
- Chemistry
Licensure/Certification
Preferred: 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.