{"id":1146920,"url":"https://alion.io/job/northwestern-memorial-healthcare-medical-laboratory-scientist-clinical-research-unit-full-time-days","title":"Medical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Research Unit Full-time Days","company":{"id":4279,"name":"Northwestern Memorial Healthcare","domain":"nm.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/northwestern-memorial-healthcare","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":null},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Chicago, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":34,"max":52,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":104000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T13:07:03Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T10:06:49Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"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?\n The Medical Laboratory Scientist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.\nA 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\n RESPONSIBILITIES:\nTechnical responsibilities: \nPerforms all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure orders are entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered and are correctly processed/transported. \nVerifies order where necessary \nVerifies non-patient information (e.g., collection time) according to established protocol. \nHandles unresolved orders, troubleshoots where needed. \nVerifies with physicians and/or nurses prior to laboratory information system (LIS) order entry to resolve unclear, duplicate or otherwise ambiguous orders. \nVerifies specimens for add-on tests are available and acceptable and generates add-on test orders. \nRecognizes when fraud and abuse compliance issues require adjustments to the test order \nCollecting, receiving and processing of specimens: \nVerifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt. Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action. Appropriately documents unacceptable specimens and proper notifications as needed. \nPrioritizes specimen processing based on established priorities. \nAliquots specimens according to established protocols. \nPerforms all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section,following established written protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) \nMaintains test system integrity: \nPerforms preventive maintenance on instruments/equipment in a timely fashion according to defined schedule. \nVerifies reagents and supplies meet defined acceptability criteria upon receipt and prior to use; takes action to ensure unacceptable items are removed from use. \nEnsures that sufficient reagents and supplies necessary for test performance are available. Notifies senior staff when minimum inventory level is encountered. \nPerforms and records all necessary quality control (QC) required for test system performance. \nEvaluates QC results and takes necessary corrective actions according to established protocol. \nPerforms specimen preparation: \nPerforms any necessary pretest specimen preparation according to protocols (e.g., microbiology plating, cell cultures, filtering, extraction, separation, elution, absorption, etc.) \nTransfers or ships specimens to approved testing locations according to SOPs \nPerforms tests: \nPrioritizes testing based on assignment or established priorities, completes testing within defined turn-around-times (TAT). \nRecognizes the need for and follows any age-specific protocols \nResponds effectively to changes in the workflow by coordinating a simultaneous series of tests when needed or adjusting work to incorporate STAT tests or fluctuations in work volume. \nMonitors daily workflow and priorities to assure meeting service levels. \nPerforms technical review and interpretation: \nReviews results for completeness, correctness, and consistency within defined test system \nEvaluates test results/reactions and provides accurate interpretations as appropriate to include correlation with, and integration of, other patient data as necessary. \nPerforms visual interpretation/identifications as appropriate. \nRecognizes unusual test results/interpretations and completes indicated reflex testing or other follow-up actions. \nFollows established notification protocols for critical values, phone/fax/e-mail results requests, abnormalities. \nTroubleshoots and solves problems: \nRecognizes test system performance problems and takes necessary corrective actions \nRecognizes when unresolved problems need to be escalated and takes necessary follow-up action. \nPrints pending logs and follows-up to ensure pending tests are completed or cancelled when appropriate. \nPost-test specimen storage: \nStores specimens and related materials (blood, slides, tissues, etc.) according to protocols for location and duration. \nRetrieves specimen and related materials when needed \nPost-analytical responsibilities: \nPerforms all aspects of the post-analytical workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure accurate results are reported within established time frames, specimens are retained appropriately, test results and/or current status are available upon inquiry, and billed charges are correct for testing performed. \nVerifies and reports results: \nVerifies results according to procedure. \nPerforms computer functions necessary for releasing results. \nGenerates written reports according to established protocol. \nReviews electronic or printed reports when applicable, recognizes problems and escalates according to protocol. \nAmends reports: \nCorrects erroneous reports and amends reports according to procedure \nResponds to inquiries: \nResponds to requests for information according to established protocol for confidentiality and release of information \nRecognizes when unresolved inquiries need to be escalated and takes action \nStores documents and records: \nStores documents and records according to established protocol. \nCharge capture/billing: \nPerforms billing and/or enter credits for tests and services when applicable. \nRecognizes billing problems and escalates accordingly \nUniversal responsibilities: \nEnsures quality of operations: \nFollows written standard operating procedures (SOP). \nOperates instruments/equipment according to protocol. \nUses computers according to established protocol; follows downtime procedures as required. \nPerforms required quality system responsibilities \nMeets proficiency and competency standards of the department. \nParticipates in the training of new employees and students \nPerforms operational review of new SOPs. \nParticipates in new test development, validations and implementation. \nAttends at least one personal development session per year \nPerforms other duties as assigned, or as needed, to ensure continued quality operations \nEnsures safety of operations: \nFollows all required safety procedures, uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for tasks performed. \nMaintains cleans and organized work area \nProvides service excellence: \nAnswers telephone when needed, using NM telephone etiquette \nMaintains patient confidentiality including protected health information (PHI) \nAssists patients, visitors and other contacts whenever need occurs \n Required:\nBachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent certification examination. \nLicense/Certification and Regulatory Agency \nGeneral MLS or MT (ASCP) Certification or eligible or \nCategorical BB, C, H or M (ASCP) Certification or eligible \nIf hired after 1/19/2025 must be ASCP certified (or equivalent certification) within one year of employment \n 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.\nBackground Check\nNorthwestern 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.\nArtificial Intelligence Disclosure\nArtificial 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.\nBenefits\nWe 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.\nClick on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information\nNorthwesternMedicine Career Page\nhttps://jobs.nm.org/benefits\nPlease refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.\nIf sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. 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