Medical Lab Technologist

Everlywell
Hoffman Estates, IL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with a clinical laboratory science background comfortable with specimen processing and chemistry analyzer troubleshooting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science and 2+ years of hands-on lab experience
    — “Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role
  • Individuals who have worked with chemistry analyzers and can troubleshoot them effectively
    — “1 year experience running and troubleshooting Chemistry analyzers
  • Candidates who thrive in a structured, detail-oriented environment with clear documentation requirements
    — “Document deviations, investigations, corrective actions, maintenance, quality control activities, and patient-result records accurately

Things to consider

  • The role requires a specific shift schedule, which may not align with all candidates’ availability
    — “Ability to work the assigned 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. schedule on either Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday
  • Candidates must be fully trained and assessed before performing assigned procedures
    — “Ability to perform assigned procedures only after required training and competency assessment

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with general chemistry methods and instrument troubleshooting in your resume
    — “mainly general chemistry methods as authorized for the role
  • Showcase your communication skills with examples of cross-functional collaboration
    — “High ability to communicate in English, written and verbally, within all levels of the organization
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • accurate and timely clinical laboratory testing
  • quality control and maintenance
  • reliable test results
  • compliance with regulations
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field2+ years of experience in clinical laboratory testing

Skills & requirements

Required

Clinical Laboratory TestingSpecimen ProcessingQuality ControlInstrument MaintenanceTest Result AccuracyRegulatory ComplianceLaboratory Procedures

Preferred

Quality AssuranceLaboratory AutomationClinical Diagnostics

Stack & domain

Clinical Laboratory TestingSpecimen ProcessingQuality ControlAttention To DetailProblem-solvingTeamworkMedical LaboratoryClinical Testing

About the role

Original posting from Everlywell via Lever

Everlywell is a digital health company pioneering the next generation of biomarker intelligence—combining AI-powered technology with human insight to deliver personalized, actionable health answers. We transform complex biomarker data into life-changing insights—seamlessly integrating advanced diagnostics, virtual care, and patient engagement to reshape how and where health happens.

Over the past decade, Everlywell has delivered close to 1 billion personalized health insights, transforming care for 60 million people and powering hundreds of enterprise partners. In 2025, an estimated 1 in 94 U.S. adults received an Everlywell test, solidifying our spot as the #1 at-home testing company in the country. Fueled by AI and built for scale, we’re breaking down barriers, closing care gaps, and unlocking a more connected healthcare experience that is smarter, faster, and more personalized.

Everlywell's mission is to transform lives with modern, diagnostics-driven care, and we believe that the future of healthcare is meeting people where they are. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Everly Health is the parent company to Everlywell, Everly Health Solutions, Everly Diagnostics, PWN Health, and Natalist. We've set a new standard of people-focused, diagnostic-driven care that puts patients at the center of their own health journey.

Our infrastructure guides the full testing experience with the support of a national clinician network that's composed of hundreds of physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, PharmDs, and member care specialists. Our solutions make world-class virtual care more attainable with rigorous clinical protocols and best-in-class science to tackle some of the healthcare industry's biggest problems.

We are a digital health company pioneering the next generation of biomarker intelligence—combining technology with human insight to deliver personalized, actionable health answers. We transform complex data into life-changing awareness —seamlessly integrating advanced diagnostics, virtual care, and patient engagement to reshape how and where health happens. Over the past decade, Everlywell has delivered close to 1 billion personalized health results, transforming care for 60 million people and powering hundreds of enterprise partners.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Medical Laboratory Technologist supports accurate, timely, and reliable clinical laboratory testing. This non-supervisory role performs specimen processing and assigned moderate- and high-complexity testing in accordance with laboratory procedures, quality requirements, manufacturer instructions, applicable regulations, and documented training and competency.

The technologist works closely with the leadership and laboratory team to maintain quality, investigate testing issues, document corrective actions, and ensure that patient results are not released until the testing system is functioning within established performance specifications.

Responsibilities::

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Process, identify, sort, log, and prepare specimens in accordance with laboratory procedures and specimen acceptance requirements.

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Perform assigned clinical laboratory testing using applicable manual methods and laboratory instrumentation, mainly general chemistry methods as authorized for the role.

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Review quality control data, calibrations, maintenance records, and instrument performance to support reliable results.

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Recognize unexpected results, instrument or process issues, and conditions that may affect test performance; take appropriate action and promptly notify supervisory or technical personnel.

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Document deviations, investigations, corrective actions, maintenance, quality control activities, and patient-result records accurately and in accordance with good documentation practices.

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Withhold patient results when required until corrective or remedial actions are complete and the test system is operating acceptably.

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Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshooting according to laboratory procedures and applicable manufacturer instructions.

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Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient specimens and maintain required records.

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Follow laboratory safety, bloodborne-pathogen, infection-control, confidentiality, and personal-protective-equipment requirements.

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Maintain an organized workstation, complete temperature checks, and store reagents and supplies as directed.

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Participate in training, competency assessment, continuing education, validation or correlation activities, and process-improvement work as assigned.

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Support specimen pickup, supply receiving, or other operational activities when assigned and trained to perform them.

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Perform other duties as assigned

Who you are / Job Requirements:

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Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role

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1 year experience running and troubleshooting Chemistry analyzers 

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Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or a bachelor’s degree plus a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required. ASCP certification is strongly preferred.

  • Ability to work the assigned 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. schedule on either Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday.

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High ability to communicate in English, written and verbally, within all levels of the organization

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Highly self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills

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Ability to perform assigned procedures only after required training and competency assessment.

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Ability to read and follow laboratory procedures, manufacturer instructions, quality-control requirements, and safety procedures.

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Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Google Workspace, and laboratory information systems or other proprietary software.

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Ability to organize work, prioritize competing specimens or tasks, communicate effectively, and escalate problems promptly in a fast paced changing environment

Compensation:

The actual hourly salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, market data/ranges, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for a yearly bonus.

Security Notice: Everlywell never requests fees, payment, or banking information at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communications and interview invitations will only come from verified email addresses ending in @everlywell.com or @everlyhealth.com. To ensure your application is secure, always apply directly through our official careers page at https://www.everlywell.com/careers/.

Source: Everlywell careers (Lever)

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