Med Lab Scientist - Core Lab, 3rd Shift

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is hiring for a laboratory role focused on performing tests on biological specimens. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory science and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

This position requires less than 1 year of clinical experience and emphasizes independent work. The successful applicant will support lab operations and ensure accurate reporting of test results.

Join a team that is dedicated to the health and well-being of children in Milwaukee!

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical laboratory, preferably less than 1 year.
• Ability to work independently and produce error-free results.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on biological specimens in the lab.
• Collect, analyze, and report test results.
• Support daily operational functions of the laboratory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory science or related field

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 apply today.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
• 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.

Certification or Licensure

• ASCP – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 year.
• ASCP – Technologist in Microbiology within 1 year.
• MLS – Medical Lab Scientist 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.

Certifications/Licenses

• One of the following: ASCP – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification; M(ASCP) – Technologist in Microbiology; MLS – Medical Lab Scientist; MT – Medical Technologist – American Medical Technologists; MT – Medical Technologist – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification.

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.