About this role
Job title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
About the Role The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) will perform and interpret laboratory tests at Skokie Hospital, ensuring accurate reporting and contributing to high-quality patient care. The role includes processing blood components for transfusions, conducting antibody screening, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper quality control and compliance with SOPs and GMP.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and interpret laboratory test results, recording and reporting findings accurately
- Process and prepare blood components such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma for transfusions, following standard operating procedures
- Conduct antibody screening and compatibility testing on blood samples, using advanced laboratory equipment and techniques
- Maintain equipment, instruments, and supplies in good working condition, troubleshooting issues as needed
- Ensure proper inventory management of blood products by monitoring expiration dates and maintaining appropriate stock levels
- Adhere to quality control and quality assurance processes, performing routine checks and participating in proficiency testing
- Perform routine processing and cryopreservation of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC) according to SOP, using sterile technique and following GMP