Laboratory Jobs in Illinois
Laboratory jobs in Illinois are concentrated in healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, and academic research, with demand across technician, scientist, and supervisory levels. Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria are the state's primary hiring hubs, home to major employers like Abbott Laboratories, Northwestern Medicine, and Baxter International. The most active specialties are clinical laboratory science, quality control, and analytical chemistry. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Laboratory
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (2:30PM - 11:00PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Supervises the technical operations of the laboratory, including resource and personnel management. Performs complex laboratory testing and serves as technical specialist. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Sciences
- 5 years relevant experience in a Hospital Laboratory
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certificate
Physical Demands:
- Able to work in past pace, often stressful, computerized environment.
- Able tolift 15 lbs. and perform repetitive motions.
- Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious materials.
- Knowledge of Medical Laboratory Sciences in order to supervise testing in a Laboratory area competently
- Supervises high complexity testing, QC procedures, proficiency surveys, and instrument checks.
- Performs complex laboratory testing with no assistance.
- Ensures that equipment is maintained and operated safely and accurately.
- Demonstrates ability to manage workflow, recognize quality control values and respond appropriately to outliers, be a technical resource person, recognize instrument/assay problems, and maintain technical proficiency.
- Maintains Policy and Procedure Manuals. Updates as needed.
- Directs or performs inventory of necessary supplies and ensures timely preparation of purchase requisitions.
- Enforces compliance with all policies, standard operating procedures, and regulations related to routine operations.
- Directs training of new employees such that performance levels meet expectations.
- Appraises employee competency and performance and conducts performance reviews.
- Reviews computer generated reports at the appropriate times.
- Accepts special projects and completes them as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Laboratory
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (2:30PM - 11:00PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Supervises the technical operations of the laboratory, including resource and personnel management. Performs complex laboratory testing and serves as technical specialist. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Sciences
- 5 years relevant experience in a Hospital Laboratory
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certificate
Physical Demands:
- Able to work in past pace, often stressful, computerized environment.
- Able tolift 15 lbs. and perform repetitive motions.
- Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious materials.
- Knowledge of Medical Laboratory Sciences in order to supervise testing in a Laboratory area competently
- Supervises high complexity testing, QC procedures, proficiency surveys, and instrument checks.
- Performs complex laboratory testing with no assistance.
- Ensures that equipment is maintained and operated safely and accurately.
- Demonstrates ability to manage workflow, recognize quality control values and respond appropriately to outliers, be a technical resource person, recognize instrument/assay problems, and maintain technical proficiency.
- Maintains Policy and Procedure Manuals. Updates as needed.
- Directs or performs inventory of necessary supplies and ensures timely preparation of purchase requisitions.
- Enforces compliance with all policies, standard operating procedures, and regulations related to routine operations.
- Directs training of new employees such that performance levels meet expectations.
- Appraises employee competency and performance and conducts performance reviews.
- Reviews computer generated reports at the appropriate times.
- Accepts special projects and completes them as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Laboratory Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Medical Devices
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois clinical laboratory technician or scientist license issued by IDFPR where required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or chemistry
- Certification from ASCP, AMT, or equivalent national credentialing organization
- Proficiency with laboratory instruments such as analyzers, centrifuges, and PCR equipment
- Experience following OSHA, CLIA, and CAP compliance and safety protocols
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with laboratory information systems
Laboratory Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory professional in Illinois?
Illinois requires clinical laboratory technicians and scientists to hold a state license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Applicants must complete an accredited medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory technician program, pass a national certification exam through ASCP or an equivalent body, and submit a licensure application to IDFPR. Research and quality control laboratory roles outside clinical settings may not require state licensure but typically expect a relevant degree and national certification.
Which companies hire laboratory professionals in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring laboratory professionals in Illinois include Rush University Medical Center, Hospital Sisters Health System, and Mercyhealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's deep pharmaceutical and healthcare base means large anchor employers continuously post openings across clinical, research, and quality roles.
Which Illinois cities have the most laboratory jobs?
Chicago, Rockford, and Northbrook have the most laboratory openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its concentration of academic medical centers, biotech firms, and pharmaceutical headquarters, while Rockford and Peoria draw demand from regional hospital systems and manufacturing facilities with in-house quality and environmental labs.
Are there remote laboratory jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Most laboratory work is hands-on and requires physical presence at a bench, clinic, or facility. About 24% of laboratory openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve data analysis, laboratory informatics, regulatory affairs, or scientific writing rather than direct bench work.
How can I get hired as a laboratory professional in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a laboratory assistant or specimen processing technician role, which large Illinois health systems like Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Health, and OSF HealthCare regularly hire for without requiring prior laboratory experience. Community college MLT programs with clinical rotation components at Illinois hospitals provide hands-on hours that satisfy most entry-level requirements. Earning ASCP phlebotomy or MLT certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge, and lateral moves from medical assistant or patient care technician roles are common.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to laboratory jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across clinical, research, pharmaceutical, and quality laboratory roles. Find a role that fits and apply directly.
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