Medical Laboratory Scientist - Flow Cytometry Full Time Evenings

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs test procedures in a clinical laboratory and conveys the results to the physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Technical responsibilities: Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow, verifies orders, specimens, and reagents, maintains test system integrity, and performs specimen preparation and testing.
• Collecting, receiving, and processing of specimens: Verifies specimens, prioritizes processing, aliquots specimens, and prepares and transfers specimens.
• Analytical testing: Performs analytical testing, evaluates QC results, and follows established notification protocols for critical values.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Recognizes and addresses test system performance problems, escalates unresolved issues, and coordinates simultaneous series of tests.
• Post-analytical responsibilities: Verifies and reports results, generates reports, responds to inquiries, stores documents, and handles billing and charge capture.
• Universal responsibilities: Ensures quality of operations, follows SOPs, operates instruments/equipment, uses computers, participates in training, and attends development sessions.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health; General MLS or MT (ASCP) Certification or eligibility; or Categorical BB, C, H, or M (ASCP) Certification or eligibility.
• License/Certification and Regulatory Agency: Must be ASCP certified (or equivalent) within one year of employment if hired after 1/19/2025.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Pay

Compensation: USD 31.24 - USD 43.74 - hourly

Schedule

Job Shift: Evening Job (2nd)