Clinical Lab Technologist — CLIA Testing

Versiti, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Versiti, Inc. in Milwaukee is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform CLIA regulated testing under supervision, support reagent prep, and maintain equipment. This role also includes training junior staff and assisting in result review to ensure accuracy.

You will interact with customers, help resolve sample-related concerns, and participate in education activities for fellows, residents, and students. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary aligned with local markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field. required
• Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. required
• 1-3 years pertinent laboratory experience and/or training required
• Mastery of Associate Technologist duties, responsibilities, and behaviors. required

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Perform testing, as scheduled.
• Support sample evaluation and processing, as needed.
• Perform on call, weekend, and holiday work, as scheduled.
• Perform reagent preparation, as scheduled.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and calibration on equipment.
• Support customer inquiries via phone, email, and lab information system (LIS).
• Support the maintenance of reagent and supply inventory.
• Maintain sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens.
• Maintain organization of departmental records, as needed.
• Perform higher level review and release of results, as needed.
• Perform interpretation of test panel results, as needed.
• Train staff on job specific tasks.
• May perform competency assessment of staff, as appropriate.
• May participate in validations.
• May assist in educating fellows, residents, students, and visitors to the laboratory.
• Prepare and manage proficiency samples in the laboratory.
• May provide support for transfusion product selection, as applicable.
• Review daily work for accuracy. Recognize and investigate the reason for potential discrepancies and unexpected results, resolving or escalating as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biology or related field

Associate's Degree in laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Pipettes

Centrifuges

Job description

Versiti, Inc. in Milwaukee is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform CLIA regulated testing under supervision, support reagent prep, and maintain equipment. This role also includes training junior staff and assisting in result review to ensure accuracy.

You will interact with customers, help resolve sample-related concerns, and participate in education activities for fellows, residents, and students. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary aligned with local markets.