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Medical Lab Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist

UW Health
$27.74 - $40.23 / hr.
tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Belvidere
1625 South State Street (Show on map)
Sep 23, 2026
Work Schedule: 90% FTE, 3 12-hour shifts per week working 7:00pm - 7:30am, rotating weekends and holidays. You will work at UW Health Belvidere Hospital 1625 S State St. We are currently seeking a Medical Lab Technician/Scientist to: Perform diagnostic laboratory testing across multiple specialties, helping provide critical results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. Utilize advanced laboratory technology and instrumentation while ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and reliability. Partner with physicians, caregivers, and laboratory professionals to deliver timely information that impacts patient care. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through quality assurance, troubleshooting, process enhancement, and ongoing professional development. Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $3.50/ hr evening, $4.50 hr night, and $3.75/ hr weekend shift differential as applicable for hours worked. Additional components of compensation may include overtime and on-call pay At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have: * Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance * Annual wellness reimbursement * Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids * Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs! * Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development * Strong shared governance structure * Commitment to employee voice Qualifications Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical technology. Required Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required Work Experience One year experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or relevant laboratory experience. Preferred Licenses & Certifications Medical Laboratory Technician certification by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or similar agency preferred. Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Description UW Northern Illinois benefits