Application Specialist - Laboratory

SSM Health; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Baraboo, WI is seeking an experienced candidate for a lab support role. The position focuses on optimizing laboratory operations through application maintenance, workflow improvements, and compliance.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in MLS, Biology, or Chemistry and have a minimum of 2 years of lab experience. The role demands Epic proficiency and offers competitive benefits including paid parental leave and tuition coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MLS, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Epic proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations through implementation and maintenance of applications.
• Analyze workflows and implement system improvements.
• Train staff and support ongoing operations.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Epic proficiency

Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CLIA)

Analysis of workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MLS, Biology, Chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory applications

Job description

Location

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Baraboo, WI, 707 14th St., Baraboo, WI 53913

Role Summary

Supports and optimizes laboratory operations through implementation and maintenance of laboratory applications. Partners with lab leadership to improve workflows, ensure system adoption, and maintain compliance.

Schedule

• Full-time, onsite
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No on-call

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in MLS, Biology, Chemistry, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of laboratory experience
• Epic proficiency required
• Relevant ASCP/AMT/AAB certification (MLS, MLT, MT, or specialty certification)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for lab applications (Epic required)
• Analyze workflows and implement system improvements
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot applications
• Train staff and support ongoing operations
• Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CLIA)
• Collaborate with IT, Epic, and lab teams

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology or Chemistry or equivalent years of experience and education
• Two years of technical experience in a laboratory setting

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 Licenses and Certifications

• Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)

Benefits

• 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: Eligible hourly team members receive instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

EEO 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.