Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

Overview

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Ready to join our quest for better?

Base Salary Compensation: $42.36 - $44.53 per hour (annual salary of $88,109 - $92,629.455)

• Perform test procedures in a clinical laboratory and convey results to physician or designee in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Perform all aspects of pre analytics workflow and run routine and special tests as assigned by laboratory section.
• Maintain test system integrity.
• Provide technical and administrative oversight and directs the workflow of personnel who perform laboratory tests.

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health, or foreign equivalent.
• 2 years of clinical lab experience in a TJC or CAP accredited laboratory.
• ASCP MLS/MT certification required (ASCPi also accepted).
• Drug test and background check required.
• Must be willing and able to work an afternoon/evening shift.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.