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Medica Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Nevada System of Higher Education·Evanston, Illinois

$30 - $46/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for solving technical problems across various laboratory areas and ensuring accurate test performance. They must identify issues affecting results and take corrective actions or notify supervisors.

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:
  • Evanston
  • Hospital
  • Full
  • Time/Part
  • Time:
  • Full
  • Time
  • Hours:
  • Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, e/o weekend and rotating weekends
  • What you will do: Able to solve technical and interdepartmental problems related to the various Laboratory areas Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and taking corrective action or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel. Good communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.
  • What you will need:
  • Education: Associate's degree and the requisite courses to meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing.

Certification

MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent and ongoing active certification is strongly preferred.

Experience

  • MT/MLS: Experience preferred.
  • Internal
  • MLT
  • Candidate: Two (2) years of experience at NorthShore performing moderate to high complexity testing beyond POC/Waived testing with an achieved competency level of a Laboratory Associate.
  • External
  • MLT
  • Candidate: Four (4) years of 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. Unique or Preferred Skills:

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree and MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent. Candidates need experience in moderate to high complexity testing, with specific year requirements based on internal or external status.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Corrective Action
  • Interdepartmental Coordination
  • Technical Problem Solving
  • Test Performance Monitoring
  • Cooperative Teamwork
  • Moderate to High Complexity Testing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$30 - $46/hr
Location
Evanston, Illinois
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Nevada System of Higher Education

The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational...

Salary listed on 653 jobs
IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Illinois MLS roles stay consistently in demand

Illinois medical laboratory scientist roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals and reference labs need qualified staff for routine and high-complexity testing. These positions are competitive when employers want an associate’s degree, MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent, and prior moderate to high complexity experience; premium pay, incentive pay, and insurance benefits can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the exact experience years and testing scope before applying.

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