Clinical Research Lab Specialist — Day Shift

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Clinical Research Unit Lab Specialist to support a dedicated clinical research team and processing lab. The role involves preparing lab setups, processing samples, verifying orders, and maintaining CRU logs for study visits.

Join a facility recognized for quality care and patient-focused research. The position offers a day shift, 100% FTE in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 months Experience in lab or healthcare (Required)
• 1 year Healthcare or lab related work experience (Preferred)
• Experience with sample collection and sample processing (Preferred)
• Experience with quality assurance and good laboratory practices (Preferred)
• No minimum education. Required
• Some post-secondary education in a healthcare or related science field that may include course work in Medical Laboratory Technician, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnician or Medical Laboratory Scientist degree/certification Preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to moderately complex lab set-up and sample processing according to established protocols and procedures.
• Verify provider orders are entered for all research samples and UW Health labs required for upcoming CRU study visits.
• Receive research specimens and carefully check label and applicable paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify research kits needed for upcoming CRU visits and coordinate communication to study teams with CRU charge nurse.
• Create and maintain use of the CRU sample log on a daily basis, noting expected number of samples, samples obtained, stored, and tracking sample pick-up.

Education

Some post-secondary education in healthcare or related science

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

MLT or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Clinical Research Unit Lab Specialist to support a dedicated clinical research team and processing lab. The role involves preparing lab setups, processing samples, verifying orders, and maintaining CRU logs for study visits.

Join a facility recognized for quality care and patient-focused research. The position offers a day shift, 100% FTE in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and benefits.