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Join ASCLS today to access resources and benefits that will enhance your career and spark your passion for the profession. Some of these include:

  • Free monthly webinars on a variety of topics, all available for P.A.C.E.® credit
  • Virtual and in-person conferences, including the new Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2)
  • Labvocacy campaigns to advocate for the issues most important to the profession, such as addressing the clinical laboratory workforce shortage
  • ASCLS Connect, featuring online discussion communities that allow you to ask questions, share your experiences, and get real-world advice from other laboratory professionals in similar situations

Latest Discussions List

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    Loyola University Chicago MLS Instructor opening for ...

    By: Kristen Pesavento , 24 days ago
    Posted in: Illinois Constituent Society

    Loyola University Chicago has a temporary full-time teaching position open for Spring 2026. This role will primarily be responsible for Microbiology labs and set up of Blood Bank labs, in addition to lectures in other general laboratory science topics. ...

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    Connecting Labs and Lab Professionals: Mid Lab Staffing ...

    By: Donald Anunciado , 29 days ago
    Posted in: Illinois Constituent Society

    Hi everyone, As many of us have seen firsthand, staffing shortages continue to challenge labs across the country. I wanted to share a new project I've been working on that's designed to help: Mid Lab Staffing LLC, a lab-focused staffing and recruiting ...

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    ASCLS-IL Fall BOD Meeting 2025

    By: Celia Figueroa , 2 months ago
    Posted in: Illinois Constituent Society

    Please join us for our upcoming ASCLS Illinois Fall Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd at 6pm CST . All are welcome and invited to attend! This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share your ideas, and get involved with ...

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    RE: Labvocate 2025

    By: Kristen Pesavento , 2 months ago
    Posted in: Illinois Constituent Society

    Welcome, Maureen! It's great to see new members becoming involved! I'll be attending Labvocate virtually this year with several others. Sending a DM with information you might find beneficial for the experience. Kristen ------------------------------ ...

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    Labvocate 2025

    By: Maureen Jones , 2 months ago
    Posted in: Illinois Constituent Society

    Hello! I am a new member and I will be attending Labvocate and Women in Laboratory Science Summit 2025. Are any other Illinois members attending? Is there a different forum where this group communicates more frequently than here? Best, Maureen ...