Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Trainer

Description

Essential Functions

These positions will assist as needed in this unique program which is an employer-University created to allow learning while working in a lab three days a week. We operate and value a team-based environment where learning and excellence are core values. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• The positions have the opportunity to be remote for didactic and there could be some opportunity as well for hands-on lab work at our Oak Brook Campus in Oak Brook, IL. 
• Instructs students didactically in clinical laboratory science in the classroom setting; utilizes effective educational methodologies and technologies to provide curriculum to the students; coordinates and supervises student laboratory instruction; maintains technical expertise in clinical areas of instruction.
• Ensure adequate delivery of clinical laboratory curriculum for all disciplines.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining budgetary expenditures within the fiscal guidelines.
• Identifies the areas of the program in which meeting the qualifications necessary to teach. These areas include: Hematology, Immunology/Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Report back to the director what worked well and what didn’t during the time of teaching.

Other Duties

• Collaborate with other faculty for the design, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the curriculum
• Fulfills course responsibilities as a member of teaching team.
• Attends required Teaching Team meetings and trainings

Qualifications

Competencies

• Effective verbal and written communications skills. 
• Effective time management and organization skills. 
• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with students from a variety of backgrounds.          
• Able to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Online teaching experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

Does not supervise other employees

Work Environment

Lab and computer based work

Physical Demands

Able to work in a Lab environment as well as teaching didactic.

Travel Requirement

Within the Chicagoland region.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree required, Master's Degree (Preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years - Related work experience in a clinical laboratory and didactic and/or clinical teaching experience
• Medical Laboratory Scientist(MLS/ASCP)/Medical Technologist(MT/ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or related certifications (BB/C/H/M- ASCP) with related work experience of a minimum of 3 years full time employment.

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Power Point, Teams, Excel and Access.  Familiarity and adaptability to student and learning management systems.
• Online teaching experience

Key Performance Indicators

As indicated by Program Director