Clinical Research Unit Lab Specialist

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Employee Wellbeing resources

Tuition benefits eligibility

Referral bonus

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority is seeking a Clinical Research Unit Lab Specialist (Finance) to support sample processing and study visits. The role involves lab setup, receiving specimens, verifying orders, and maintaining the CRU sample log, with no weekends and a standard 7:30am–4:00pm schedule.

Ideal candidates have lab/healthcare experience, familiarity with QA practices, and MLS/MLT-related background.

Qualifications

• No minimum education; required.
• Some post-secondary education in healthcare or related science; coursework in MLT/Cytotechnologist/Histotechnician/MLS preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months experience in lab or healthcare required.
• 1 year healthcare or lab-related experience preferred.
• Experience with sample collection and sample processing preferred.
• Experience with quality assurance and good laboratory practices preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to moderately complex lab set-up and sample processing per protocols.
• Verify provider orders for research samples and required UW Health labs for upcoming visits.
• Receive research specimens and check labels and paperwork for accuracy.
• Identify required research kits and coordinate with study teams via CRU charge nurse.
• Create and maintain the CRU sample log daily, tracking samples collected, stored and picked up.

Skills

Lab experience

Sample collection

Sample processing

Quality assurance

Good laboratory practices

Education

No minimum education

Some post-secondary education in healthcare or related science

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

Clinical Research Unit Lab Specialist (Finance)

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30am - 4:00pm, no weekends or holidays required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your lab experience to our remarkable clinical research team. The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is a dedicated research facility that conducts high quality clinical research that includes a sample processing laboratory.

Job 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.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

• No minimum education. Required
• Some post-secondary education in a healthcare or a 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

Work Experience

• 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

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or equivalent Preferred

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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