Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin ยท 19 hours ago
Laboratory Support Specialist- Temporary Position (20 hrs weekly)
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVersiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is a leading organization in transfusion medicine and related fields. They are seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist to perform clerical and technical lab duties while ensuring high-quality customer service and compliance with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Understand and perform to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
May support leadership during audits
Ship, receive, and track packages and specimens while maintaining the integrity of samples, as needed
Receive, classify, and process specimens in an accurate and expedient manner
Inspect specimens and paperwork for accuracy and acceptability
Maintain sample identity and ensure samples are handled and stored at appropriate temperatures to prevent loss of sample
Use appropriate systems to accurately perform data entry functions
Proofread own work for content, spelling, accuracy, and document format
Maintain sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens
Prepare samples for laboratory testing, as needed
May perform reagent preparation
Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and calibration on equipment, as needed
Properly identify and clearly document sample issues or discrepancies and work with client to resolve, as appropriate
Answer telephone calls and respond to email requests with professionalism and a high degree of courtesy and responsiveness. Research and resolve issues with follow up to customers in a prompt manner
Use written and verbal communication skills to provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers, and appropriately document interactions
Maintain organization of departmental records, as needed
Support the maintenance of reagent and supply inventory, as needed
Work weekend and holiday rotations, as scheduled
May train others on job tasks, as assigned
Maintain all applicable competencies, sufficient continuing education credits, and perform duties in accordance with laboratory policy
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
1-3 years customer service experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Aptitude for computers and strong data entry skills
Ability to manage frequent interruptions in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
Ability to transition from one task to another in an efficient manner
Ability to provide a high level of customer service
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility to work independently and with a team
Organized and able to efficiently prioritize multiple tasks to provide a productive workflow
Ability to work independently with structured written or oral instructions
General office equipment (i.e. computer, printer, fax, copy machine, scanner)
Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet)
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Software systems (including but not limited to Customer Relationship Management Software, Laboratory Information Systems, Learning Management System)
Lab/department specific equipment, including, but not limited to: Box cutter, Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.), Centrifuge, freezers, refrigerators, Water bath, Automated cell washer, Heat block, Balances, pH meter
Preferred
Two years attendance at an accredited college, university or technical college with emphasis in a science/medical related field
1-3 years medical related experience or training
Data entry or LIS (Laboratory Information System) experience
Knowledge of medical terminology
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Short- and Long-term disability
Life insurance
7% match dollar for dollar 401(k)
Voluntary programs
Discount programs
Others
Company
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin
Based in Milwaukee, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is the exclusive provider of blood and blood products to more than 56 hospitals in 29 counties, and provides 230,000+ units of blood annually.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (12)
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2021 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matthew Swanson, PMP
Manager, Marketing Partnership Programs
Nikki Mills, MBA
State HR Business Partner
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