Med Lab Scientist - 3rd Shift, 7/70 Schedule

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform testing on biological specimens and report results that aid physicians in patient care.

The role involves specimen collection, QA/QC duties, and supervising assigned staff on a 3rd shift with a 7/70 or 8-on schedule. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in medical laboratory science and ASCP qualification within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical/clinical lab sciences or related ASCP‑compliant field.
• Less than 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and produce error‑free results.
• Interpersonal skills to work with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Leadership ability to assign and review the work of MLTs, MLAs, students and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing on biological specimens in hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory.
• Collects specimens, analyzes, evaluates, interprets, teaches, and reports test results.
• Maintains QA, QC, and quality management activities supporting daily operations.
• Applies critical thinking to report timely, accurate lab results.
• Directs designated employees and troubleshoots in varied circumstances.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Independent work

Deadline oriented

Error-free results

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science / clinical laboratory sciences

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Schedule Details

: options of 7/70 or 8 on, 6 off schedule ; 3rd shift

Performs testing on biological specimens in hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory. Collects specimens, analyzes, evaluates, interprets, teaches, and reports test results from a variety of specimens to provide clinical data which aid the physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs Maintenance, QA, QC, Quality management, and other activities that support the daily operational functions of the laboratory. Applies critical thinking and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate laboratory reports. Directs designated employees. Problem solves and troubleshoots in a variety of different circumstances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory sciences or one of the chemical or biological sciences related fields that meets ASCP requirements required
• less than 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and produce error‑free results.
• Interpersonal skills to work with patients, patient’s families, physicians, hospital, and laboratory staff.
• Leadership ability to assign and review the work of MLTs, MLAs, students and other laboratory allied health staff.

One of the following:

• ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year
• M(ASCP) - Technologist in Microbiology - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year
• MLS -Medical Lab Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year
• MT-Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists within 1 Year
• MT-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

• one of the following: - N/A, ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification, MLS-Medical Lab Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification, MT-Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists, MT-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification