Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin · 6 hours ago
Technologist Laboratory- HLA
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVersiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is a leading organization in transfusion medicine and precision medicine. The Technologist Laboratory- HLA role involves performing regulated clinical contract research testing, providing customer service, maintaining laboratory equipment, and supporting the training of junior staff members.
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Responsibilities
Understand and perform to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Perform testing, as scheduled
Support sample evaluation and processing, as needed
Perform on call, weekend, and holiday work, as scheduled
Perform reagent preparation, as scheduled
Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and calibration on equipment
Support customer inquiries via phone, email, and lab information system (LIS)
Support the maintenance of reagent and supply inventory
Maintain sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens
Maintain organization of departmental records, as needed
Perform higher level review and release of results, as needed
Perform interpretation of test panel results, as needed
Train staff on job specific tasks
May perform competency assessment of staff, as appropriate
May participate in validations
May assist in educating fellows, residents, students, and visitors to the laboratory
Prepare and manage proficiency samples in the laboratory
May provide support for transfusion product selection, as applicable
Review daily work for accuracy. Recognize and investigate the reason for potential discrepancies and unexpected results, resolving or escalating as appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field
Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
1-3 years pertinent laboratory experience and/or training
Mastery of Associate Technologist duties, responsibilities, and behaviors
Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals
Must have basic mathematical aptitude
Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions
Ability to organize work to provide efficient and productive workflow
Flexibility to work independently and with a team
Must have strong attention to detail
Must have good communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive criticism to fellow employees
Possess legible handwriting
Preferred
Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet)
General office equipment (i.e. computer, printer, fax, copy machine)
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, 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: Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.), Centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pH meter, microscopes, balances, Flow Cytometry based equipment, Spectrophotometer, qPCR Instrumentation, Thermal Cycler, Gel Electrophoresis, Sequencer, Aggregometer, Automated instruments (hematology counter, DNA isolator, plate washer, Coagulation analyzer, etc.)
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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2025 (9)
2024 (2)
2023 (12)
2022 (9)
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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