Lab Assistant

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Data Entry Operator

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is the state's public and environmental health laboratory. As part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the WSLH is committed to exploring new ideas which benefit the state, the nation and the world. The WSLH Communicable Disease Division (CDD) provides essential laboratory support in accordance with the public health goals of the state and the Wisconsin Division of Health Services (WDHS), performing over 150 clinical diagnostic and surveillance tests in support of WDHS, Wisconsin clinical laboratories, other state and regional public health laboratories and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Communicable Disease Division (CDD) Data and Informatics team is seeking a professional to join the team as a Lab Assistant. Under close supervision, this position's primary job function will be data entry of laboratory test orders, received electronically or by requisition, into Epic Beaker, the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The position will also facilitate clinical specimen transport, perform customer service responsibilities, and complete clerical tasks like sorting, scanning, and filing records both physically and electronically. Skill and experience following written policies/procedures and using Microsoft Excel is required. Previous experience with Epic Systems software is preferred. This position will complete other tasks and projects as assigned.

This position is on-site at 2601 Agriculture Drive, Madison, WI 53718. Work hours are 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional after hours, weekend or holiday work may be required in support of urgent or emergent public health needs of the organization.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares and sorts documents for data entry - 10%

• Enters information into systems or national database - 85%

• Maintains awareness of and ensures adherence to university standards regarding privacy - 5%

Department:

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene - Communicable Disease Division - Data and Informatics

Compensation:

Minimum Hourly Rate: $23.46

· Depending on the experience of a successful candidate, the position will pay according to the salary administration guidelines.
· Actual pay is determined at hire and is based on experience and qualifications.
· This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life
insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of
benefits, please see http://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf 

Required Qualifications:

• Experience following written policies and standard operating procedures
• Strong keyboarding skills
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional communication skills – written and oral
• Experience in customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Epic Systems software
• Clinical or public health laboratory experience or knowledge

Education:

High School Diploma, preferred.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will need to upload the following documents:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that addresses your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or a past experience that would support your success in
the role.

Please note that there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field.

Application reviewers will evaluate the materials you submit (your resume and cover letter) to identify qualified applicants who will advance in the recruitment process. Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline (“apply by “date at the top of the posting) to be considered for this position.

WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

The selected applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Contact Information:

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. 
 
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 
 
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.