Lab Research Technician
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a full-time Lab Research Technician to receive, identify, process, retrieve, and prepare research specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and written study instructions. The role verifies specimen paperwork, resolves missing or inaccurate information, enters test orders, and maintains required research documentation and records. It also involves packaging and shipping specimens, providing requested records, assisting with research processing materials, and responding to researcher inquiries. The technician follows infection control and personal protective equipment requirements, trains laboratory staff on research activities, and performs additional clinical duties such as phlebotomy as assigned. The position is based at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, a Magnet-designated facility ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and described as one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions, and referral centers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., dayshift.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 1 year of healthcare or laboratory-related work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Receive, identify, process, retrieve, and prepare research specimens according to laboratory policies and written study instructions.
- Verify specimen paperwork and resolve missing or inaccurate information.
- Enter test orders and maintain required research documentation and records.
- Package and ship specimens and provide requested records.
- Assist with research processing materials and respond to researcher inquiries.
- Follow infection control and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Train laboratory staff on research activities.
- Perform additional clinical duties, such as phlebotomy, as assigned.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Access to UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits to help pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring people to apply for open, posted positions.
- Full-time benefits for part-time work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
