Clinical Lab Scientist/MT I Microbiology
- No experience required
How this pay compares
This posting states $35.58–$41.86 an hour. Open medical laboratory scientist jobs in Illinois post a median of $38.53 an hour, the middle half $36.14–$40.84, across 56 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical laboratory scientists employed in Illinois earn a median of $34.59 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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Expected pay for this position is $35.58 - $41.86/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs various routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to established policies and procedures in order to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assess test results for accuracy. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance, calibration, and minor problem troubleshooting on laboratory instruments. May perform blood specimen collection, training personnel and students. Independent judgment and professional education and certification are required.
This position is supporting the Microbiology department.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- A bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science.
- Successful completion of the ASCP or AMT Board of Certification CLS exam within the first year of employment is also required.
- Alternative bachelor’s degrees are acceptable with successful completion of ASCP or AMT CLS certification exam prior to employment.
- Maintains current certification according to guidelines established by appropriate certifying agency.
Experience
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and communicate with patients and other health care professionals.
- High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations.
- Must possess sufficient academic, technical, and clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve day-to-day problems that arise or special projects as assigned by the laboratory management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Experience not required but 1-2 years preferred.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From OSF HealthCare's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About OSF HealthCare
OSF HealthCare is a Catholic health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, with almost 27,000 (source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare) employees, 16 (source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare) hospitals and 174 (source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare) locations in Illinois and Michigan. Source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare
Based in Peoria, ILHires in Illinois, MichiganPay on its listings: 82.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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