Lab Prep Technician Microbiology Saturdays

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours: 8 Gundersen Health System is seeking individuals who have an interest in working in a laboratory setting to join our Microbiology team as a part time Lab Prep Technician providing coverage on Saturdays from 7a to 3:30p. What You'll Do: As a Lab Prep Technician, you will facilitate efficient workflow processes within Microbiology with a focus on cultivating and managing infectious strains of microbe specimens, preparing culture media, assisting with performing culture media testing and sterility, maintaining equipment and appropriate inventory for testing, entering data into the computer system, ordering supplies, and stocking the work area. You will execute microbiological monitoring following FDA regulatory guidelines and company procedures and assist in CLIA certification preparation for the laboratory. Position Details: Part-time, Saturdays from 7a-3:30p Will orientate on day shift Starting pay of $17.25/hr and up, based on experience, along with applicable shift differentials What You'll Need High School Diploma or equivalency Detail-oriented individual who can handle a fast-paced work environment Prior lab experience is preferred as will be working with specimens that are not re-collectible Knowledge of microbiology, preparation of culture media, laboratory equipment, and advanced laboratory techniques preferred What You'll Get: A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities and the Career Development Center Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States This is a great opportunity to gain lab experience while delivering Love + Medicine. About Gundersen Health System: Gundersen Health System is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact or call We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer