Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

Job overview

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is an onsite, part-time role based in Ashland, WI, with compensation between $18.06 and $26.31 per hour. This position supports the General Lab department at Essentia Health, contributing to the organization's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives. This role is responsible for supporting pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory functions. The MLA ensures patient safety through accurate specimen collection and processing, while also performing waived lab testing in accordance with accreditation and state licensure requirements.

What you'll do

• Support pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory functions.
• Perform specimen collection via venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Handle and process specimens according to testing requirements.
• Perform waived laboratory testing.
• Maintain safety and quality standards for equipment and specimens.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

day shift

ashland wi

laboratory

medical laboratory assistant

healthcare

essentia health

no on-call

no holidays

specimen processing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, and wellness resources.

Why this role

Part-time position with day rotation.

About the employer

Essentia Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.