Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Posted:
1/20/2026, 12:20:06 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Hourly Pay Range:

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

  • Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
  • Location: Swedish Hospital
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

What you will do:

  • Performs various bacteriological, molecular, immunological, and parasitological tests to provide data on cause and progress of disease.
  • Performs gram stains and routine kit testing.
  • Reviews test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel of all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols.
  • Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decision about releasing those results. Notifies supervisor or pathologist if necessary.
  • Performs routine and advanced maintenance procedures on all instrumentation they operate, according to schedule and procedure and documents appropriately.
  • Assists with the education and training of MT/MLT students, Fellows or Residents when assigned by Supervisor/Manager or Director.
  • Maintains adequate level of supplies, restocks as needed, and notifies supervisor of inventory needs; checks in and documents use of new reagents as needed.
  • Performs all Quality Control, Quality Assurance and instrument function checks.

What you will need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory/Biological science or Associates Degree in Medical Technology Required
  • 2 Years experience in a comparable healthcare setting of moderate to high complexity testing beyond POC/Waived testing with an achieved competency level of a Laboratory Associate preferred.
  • Certified Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) -ASCP or AMT preferred