Pediatric Medical Lab Scientist — 3rd Shift Lead

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

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.