Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Details

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Job Category:University Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Medical Laboratory Tech I

Job Summary:

Are you looking for an interesting and exciting career in veterinary medicine?

UW Veterinary Care is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join our veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory. Provide integral service to our veterinary patients in the specimen receiving, hematology processing, chemistry, urinalysis, and parasitology sections of the laboratory. Join us and make a real difference in patients' and their owners' lives!

The anticipated schedule for this vacancy is Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with a 60-minute unpaid lunch. Occasional on-call and monthly holiday coverage as needed in support of the student emergency on-call rotation.

Tasks:

• Prepares and processes various biological specimens, including blood, urine, feces, and tissue samples, for laboratory testing and solves problems related to collection and processing
• Process specimens for hematologic cytologic analysis and utilize the hematology and chemistry section instrumentation
• Assist in finding missing specimens or requests with appropriate communication to requester; package and submit specimens to referral laboratories and enter returned results into the LIS
• Perform urine chemical analysis; examine sediment microscopically for crystals, cells, bacteria, etc.; examine fecal material for ova & parasites: Direct examination, fecal flotations, Baermanns & Knotts
• Records laboratory results and generates reports for veterinarians
• Answers phones and assists in clerical tasks and files completed laboratory reports and glass slides
• Follows quality control procedures to ensure the reliability and precision of test results, adhering to established laboratory protocols and standards
• Assist with training of students, and new employees in laboratory operating procedures and techniques
• Adhere to all relevant regulatory and safety standards, such as OSHA, CLIA, and CAP, to ensure a safe and compliant laboratory environment
• Stays informed about emerging trends and best practices in veterinary clinical pathology through ongoing professional development and training

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and documents test results and related data (15%)
• Provide support for out-of-hour, on-call coverage as needed (5%)
• Uses, maintains, performs quality control, calibrates, and sets up lab equipment according to established polices and procedures (15%)
• Prepares and assures quality of solutions and reagents according to established procedures (10%)
• Logs data and findings and enters results into a patients' medical records (20%)
• Processes and performs routine medical laboratory testing on biological specimens (25%)

Department:

School of Veterinary Medicine

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) Hospital

Diagnostics Services

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for the position is $23.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits, ample paid time off, and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles and procedures used in accession receiving, specimen handling, urinalysis, parasitology, and laboratory safety
• Familiarity with a variety of modern clinical laboratory instrumentation and knowledge of quality control and quality assurance practices and procedures
• Strong computer skills
• Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills and be able to work as an effective team member

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma Required
• Associate's Degree Preferred
• MLT (Medical Lab Technician Certification) or CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician) Preferred
• Preferred certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent organization

How to Apply:

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is May 5, 2026; however, this position will remain open and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Hiring Manager: Faye Hartmann, Laboratory Manager, faye.hartmann@wisc.edu

Human Resources Support: April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu