Medical Laboratory Scientist

Key Responsibilities:

• Seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the clinical laboratory team. This role involves performing moderate to high complexity testing, analyzing laboratory specimens, and ensuring accurate, timely results to support patient care.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing in areas such as Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, and Blood Bank
• Analyze, interpret, and verify test results
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
• Perform quality control and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and regulatory standards
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve technical issues
• Maintain accurate documentation and laboratory records
• Follow all safety and infection control procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or a related field
• ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification preferred (or eligible to obtain one)
• Prior clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings or weekends as needed

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.