Core Lab Medical Lab Scientist

About the role

Join the Transformation at Loyola Medicine. Be part of something extraordinary. Loyola Medicine is leading a new era of innovation with its state-of-the-art Regional Clinical Laboratory—a space designed to enhance operational efficiency, speed up turnaround times, and prepare for future technological advancements.

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

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

Qualifications

• Education (Required): Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science Program, Medical Technologist, Medical Technician, Biology, Chemistry.
• Preferred: ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent other acceptable certifications: ASCP or HEW.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials.
• Daily pay.
• Career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• On-site fitness center.
• Referral rewards program.

Pay

Pay Range: $30.00 – $45.00 per hour

Schedule

Shift: Day Shift
Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Rotating holidays/weekends