Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

essentiahealth; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health in Ashland, WI seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or MLS to join the 2242010 General Lab – Ash location. Responsibilities include performing tests across CLIA complexity levels, reporting results, and contributing to QA/QC and instrumentation upkeep.

Eligible candidates must meet CLIA guidelines and hold ASCP certification or MLS/CS per requirements. We offer competitive pay ranging from $24.90 to $33.65 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• MLT requires associate’s degree in medical laboratory technician.
• MLS requires four-year degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent ASCP MLS certification.
• Certification as an MLT/MLS within one year of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels as defined by CLIA.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen processing; contribute to research, education, and technical consultation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Instrumentation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Building Location:

Ashland Clinic

Department:

2242010 GENERAL LAB - ASH

Job Description:

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at Ashland, WI.

Education Qualifications:

MLT: $24.90- $33.65

Graduate of an associate’s degree in medical laboratory Technician

OR

Meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative routes.

MLS: $30.14 - $45.21

Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory science

OR

MLT (ASCP) certified with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school with 2 years of full-time lab experience and certified as an MLS (ASCP).

Key Responsibilities:

MLT:

Will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.

Will also exhibit problem solving skills of a complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control Monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, along with customer service.

MLS:

Will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.

Will interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, exhibit problem solving skills of a highly complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.

May be required to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties and will participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

• Certification as a Medical laboratory Technician (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP), Medical Technologist (ASCP), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA) or equivalent is required within one year from the date of hire

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Days

Shift End Time:

Days

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

DC USWA Ashland (DCUAS)

Union Posting Deadline:

09/7/2026

Compensation Range:

$24.90 - $33.65Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].