CareerPlan

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Bank, Full-Time, Days

Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-11-10 → 2026-11-12

Core

Performs test procedures in a clinical laboratory to convey accurate and timely results to physicians for patient diagnosis and treatment, with a focus on blood bank operations.

Role type

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank)

Builds

Diagnostic test results and patient reports

Domain

Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory

Required skills

Specimen collection and processing, Analytical testing, Quality control (QC) performance, Visual interpretation of test results, Instrument operation and maintenance, Regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

ASCP certification, Experience with LIS systems, Knowledge of blood banking protocols

Technologies

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Hematology analyzers, Coagulation analyzers, Microscopes

Responsibilities

Collect, receive, and process blood specimens; Perform analytical testing and quality control; Review and interpret test results; Troubleshoot test system performance; Store specimens and maintain records; Report critical values and results to physicians.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC