Lab Assistant

Overview:

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to support laboratory operations and assist technologists with workload demands. You will perform clerical tasks and provide support for specimen processing and pre-analytic laboratory functions. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, detail-oriented, able to contribute to a fast-paced laboratory environment, and committed to providing compassionate care. 

 

At Illinois CancerCare, our mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive cancer care close to home. We value teamwork, integrity, excellence, and putting patients first. Our employees play a vital role in supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journey.

 

 

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range: $16.00 – $24.00/hour
  (Based on experience, education, and other factors)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Special wellness programs – Maven, HingeHealth, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts through our Perks Program

 

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do

• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients, and external facilities.
• Clean and organize lab workspaces and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of specimen handling and test results.
• Collect, label, and process specimens for in-house and off-site testing.
• Assist with bone marrow procedures and support physicians and nurses as needed.
• Perform routine and therapeutic phlebotomy, port draws, and waived testing per CLIA ’88 guidelines.
• Travel to satellite clinics as needed and provide additional support during high-volume periods.

 

Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a clinical setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety, confidentiality, and patient-centered care

 

 

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.  Requires normal vision and normal color perception. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.  Ability to work on a desktop computer for extended periods of time.  May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. 

 

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS/TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, chemotherapy, biohazardous specimens & wastes and other conditions common to a clinic environment.