Scientist - Clinical Research jobs in Rockford, IL

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Job Highlights:

Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!

Position Specific Information  

40 Hours per week – Day Shift (Weekend & Holiday required)

Schedule: Vary from 6 – 7am, based on operational needs this may change

Location: Monroe Clinic Hospital  

Qualification: This position requires completion of an MLT, MLS, MT, CLT, or CLS program, as well as MLT, MLS, MT, CLT, or CLS ASCP certification within 6 months of hire.

*** Sign-on Bonus Eligible! ***

Our Culture 

At SSM Health, we bring together and cultivate exceptional people. When our employees thrive, so does our healing Mission. 

SSM Health is committed to creating a partnership with employees. We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact on their work. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience. 

Our Opportunities  

SSM Health offers competitive compensation. In addition, relevant work experience will be factored into your offer. Comprehensive Benefits Package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life 
• Income based medical insurance premium discounts 
• HSA/FSA options 

• Short and Long-Term Disability  
• Generous PTO 
• 403b/401k retirement plans 
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it! 

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Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
• Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

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