Lab Research Technician

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Lab Research Technician to join their team at a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves processing specimens, ensuring accurate labeling, and maintaining organizational standards. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and tuition benefits. Join a remarkable team that values your professional growth and well-being while making a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Benefits

Flexible Scheduling Options

Two-week Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of healthcare or lab-related work experience required.
• High level of communication and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens and research kits in the lab.
• Maintain accurate labeling and enter tests into the system.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, day/evening shift. Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM. You will work at Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lab Research Technician to:

• Receive specimens and research kits into the laboratory, check specimens for correct labeling and appropriateness, enter tests into the Laboratory Information System, process and ship specimens, and load them onto instruments or direct them to the appropriate workstation, technologist, or storage area.
• Process research specimens according to written instructions.
• Maintain a high level of communication and organizational skills for complex processing.
• Position may include phlebotomy depending on location.

What You Will Have at UW Health

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Full-time benefits are available for part-time work.
• Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework related to career advancement.
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of healthcare or lab-related work experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ and non-binary individuals, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans.

About Eastpark Medical Center

Eastpark Medical Center is UW Health's state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd., offering specialties including women's complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and clinical trials.