Laboratory Assistant
LAKE GENEVA, WIFull-time$20.59–30.88/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Laboratory Technician processes patient specimens and performs waived and moderate-complexity laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. The role also handles quality control, proficiency testing, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, documentation, and laboratory support tasks. A high school diploma or equivalent and an associate’s degree or higher in a relevant science field are preferred; appropriate training or experience is also noted.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: OVERVIEW The Laboratory Technician is responsible for processing patient specimens, performing waived and moderate-complexity laboratory testing, and ensuring accurate and timely results in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. This position also performs quality control, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and other laboratory support duties. SCHEDULE: Full-time SHIFT: Day Shift, Variable Hours 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 and moderate complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in 42CFR493 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. Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented. Performs quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy. Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results. Performs preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation. Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented. Assist in administrative office tasks including filing, scanning, and storage of laboratory documents. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent preferred and appropriate training/experience Associate's degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological sciences or medical laboratory science preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE N/A LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures. SUPERVISES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. PAY RANGE: $20.59 - $30.88 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver... 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/F473166E0D0C4FB8
How this job compares
Set against the 743 open Laboratory Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20.59–30.88/hr
- US median$19–26/hr358 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $25.74/hr, is 17% above the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Laboratory Assistant hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 20 open Laboratory Assistant jobs in Wisconsin and 743 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- Aspirus Ironwood Hospital8 open
- Marshfield Clinic3 open
- Quest Diagnostics Inc2 open
- Experience
- Laboratory Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (245 postings).
- Education
- 13 of the 743 open Laboratory Assistant jobs (2%) 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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