Lab Research Technician

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Lab Research Technician at Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI. This full-time role involves handling specimens, ensuring quality control, and may include phlebotomy. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits eligibility

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• 1 year of healthcare or lab-related work experience required.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens and research kits.
• Maintain communication and organization for processing.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

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.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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.

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.

Benefits at UW Health

• 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 schedules and shifts to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required

Work Experience

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

Licenses & Certifications

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

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is dedicated to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We respect diverse perspectives and qualities each employee brings, and we provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Eastpark Medical Center

Located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd., this state-of-the-art ambulatory facility offers specialties including women's care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and clinical trials.