UW Health

Medical Lab Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist

1401 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104

On-site

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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Work Schedule:

100% FTE, full-time, evening shift
Monday-Friday, 3:00PM-11:30PM
Rotating weekends and holidays
You will work at UW Health's SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford

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 may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
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.

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