Medical Laboratory Scientist
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The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs laboratory testing across hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank or microbiology. The role includes evaluating specimens, validating and troubleshooting results, maintaining instrumentation, and carrying out quality-control procedures. The scientist also supports method implementation, trains and serves as a resource to colleagues, and helps ensure timely reporting of results.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks. Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated. Perform waived, moderate and high complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures. Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy. Recognizes subtle yet significant problems which occur with testing methodologies. Troubleshoots suspect test results using technical knowledge and experience. Implements corrective action when inaccurate, inappropriate findings/results/reports are identified. Performs high complexity tests such as bone marrow, sperm morphology, etc. Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented. Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy. Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results. Perform preventative maintenance, advanced troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation. Participate in method and instrument evaluation and implementation. Investigates/resolves technical issues. Participates on interdepartmental committees or teams. Participates in teaching students and training new partners. Completes and signs off on competency checklists for techs. Develops updates and procedures as requested. Serves as a resource to inexperienced partners. Performs additional tasks such as scheduling, antibiograms, etc. Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/0C0BE83DB07C453F
How this job compares
Set against the 1,177 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$72–121K/yr37 salary ranges
- Wisconsin median$23–44/hr23 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 46 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Wisconsin and 1,177 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- Aspirus Ironwood Hospital11 open
- Marshfield Clinic10 open
- Abbott7 open
- Experience
- Medical Laboratory Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (408 postings).
- Education
- 541 of the 1,177 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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