Clinical Lab Scientist

3M HEALTHCARE; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay access to earned pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

SSM Health seeks a laboratory professional to interpret and report test results, perform routine and complex analyses, and support diagnosis and treatment through accurate lab work. The role involves operating advanced instruments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety with hazardous materials.

The candidate will assist providers in selecting tests, perform quality controls, and stay informed on new developments in the field through literature reviews and seminars.

Qualifications

• Assists in performing a full range of laboratory tests
• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians
• Performs quality control procedures and maintains equipment
• Operates complex laboratory instruments and assists with hazardous materials storage
• Keeps current with developments by reviewing literature and attending seminars

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple to complex
• Interprets reports and communicates findings to physicians
• Escalates unusual results to clinicians
• Operates and maintains electronic equipment and precision instruments
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and reagents
• Assists in selecting appropriate lab tests and in proficiency testing
• Follows safety protocols for hazardous materials
• Reviews literature and attends seminars for updates

Skills

Laboratory testing

Communication with physicians

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

Job description

Job Summary

Under general direction, interpret and report test results. Perform routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Perform chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

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 and Experience

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

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health
Or Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
Or Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
Or Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health
Or Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health
Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health
Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii Department of Health
Or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department
Or Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health
Or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department
Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
Or CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Or CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Or CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Or Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health
Or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Or Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health
Or Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Or Medical Lab Personnel - Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
Or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Or Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Medical Technologist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Or Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: Voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay provides eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: Upfront tuition coverage is provided through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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