MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST / MLT - LAB

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MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST / MLT - LAB

• Category: Laboratory
• Location: Merrill, WI
• Job Schedule: FULLTIME
• Job Number: 76306

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Join a Team Where Every Value Matters

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

At Aspirus, our Core Values guide everything we do—and we’re looking for individuals who share our passion to join us and live out these values every single day.

Aspirus Merrill Hospital in Merrill, WI is seeking a MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST to join our LAB team!  This position will offer a wide-range of responsibilities and perfect for someone seeking a generalist-type role!

We welcome both MLS or MLT candidates!

Position Overview:

Join our Laboratory team and help deliver high-quality diagnostic testing that supports exceptional patient care. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), you will perform complex chemical, bacteriological, serological, hematological, and microscopic procedures. This role requires critical thinking, technical accuracy, and the ability to work independently in a high-complexity CLIA-certified lab.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct diagnostic testing and interpret results across multiple disciplines
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with laboratory and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with clinical teams to support timely patient diagnosis and care decisions
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning

Schedule: Full-time | 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)
Shift: Night Shift | Monday–Thursday | 9:00 PM–7:00 AM

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field required
• Previous lab experience preferred but not required
• Must possess or obtain within 12 months of hire one of the following certifications:
• MT-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (can be obtained upon hire)
• Must meet CLIA ’88 requirements for high-complexity testing
• Annual competencies required per Aspirus and applicable regulations

Why Aspirus?

• Comprehensive Benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Paid Time Off starts on day one
• Robust Retirement Plan with employer match
• Wellness Program for employees and their families

About Aspirus Merrill Hospital:

Aspirus Merrill Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital proudly serving Merrill and the surrounding rural Lincoln County area. Our services include inpatient care, 24/7 emergency services (Level IV Trauma), urgent care, imaging, lab services, and rehabilitation.

About Aspirus Health:

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-driven health system headquartered in Wausau, Wisconsin. We serve communities across northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with:

• 19 hospitals
• 130 outpatient locations
• Nearly 14,000 employees, including 1,300 providers

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health, and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities—trusted and engaged above all others.

Be a part of a system where your work truly matters—Apply today and make a difference with Aspirus Merrill Hospital.