Phlebotomist - Float

The job

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Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world's most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people's health around the world. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Float Phlebotomist to work in Milwaukee, WI.

Work Schedule: PRN/Per Diem position, hours will be "as needed" and the start and end times will vary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups
• Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc.
• Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Process billing information and collect payments when required
• Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
• Maintain patient and specimen information logs
• Provide superior customer service to all patients
• Administrative and clerical duties as necessary
• Travel to additional sites when needed

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Phlebotomy certification or completed training program or 6 months or more experience as a phlebotomist

• In lieu of work experience, a Phlebotomy certification or completed training program must come from an accredited agency
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record with reliable transportation
• At least 21 years' old
• Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Comfortable working under minimal supervision
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record if applicable
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Healthcare and Life Sciences field (Pharmacy, lab and imaging) at Labcorp. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in Milwaukee, WI. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Milwaukee compares. Among the 80 largest places in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is #1 by population, #80 for household income (#1 = highest), #78 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #61 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Milwaukee County, is #3 of 72 counties for average pay ($69,142).

The place in numbers

Milwaukee has 566,973 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 9.6% of the population of Wisconsin. It covers 96 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 5,895 people per square mile. The median age is 32.4, 19% younger than the state median (32.4 against 40.2).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,059 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,059 against $1,087). Over a year that is 23.4% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $184,000, which is 3.4 times the median household income ($54,234); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 41.8% of households own their home, 38% below the state average (41.8% against 67.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan area has 820,780 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $51,160 a year, about the same as the national median ($51,160 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (89,880 jobs, median $48,440); transportation and material moving (71,880 jobs, median $44,820); sales and related (70,510 jobs, median $41,770). The area is most specialised in production (1.5 times) and healthcare support (1.2 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($128,250) and legal ($100,570). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Milwaukee County was 3.7%. 64.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Milwaukee County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 66.3% drive alone, 5.0% use public transit, 4.0% walk, 12.9% work from home. 7.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 22% below the state average (7.9% against 10.2%).

People and education

27.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the state share (27.4% against 33.4%). 11.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 114% above the state share (11.1% against 5.2%). The poverty rate is 22.8%, 116% above the state rate (22.8% against 10.6%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 72°F (22.5°C), and the coolest is Jan at 20°F (-6.8°C). About 948 mm (37 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jun is the wettest month (125 mm) and Jan the driest (40 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Wauwatosa (3 miles, rent 36% higher); Shorewood (4 miles, rent 27% higher); Glendale (5 miles, rent 35% higher); Whitefish Bay (5 miles, rent 26% higher). Rent differences are against Milwaukee; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for Milwaukee

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Career paths

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Distances

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The employer

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It is among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 70,000 employees worldwide (2024). Company page with headquarters, state economy and official links →

Official links for Labcorp

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FAQ

What is the Phlebotomist - Float job at Labcorp?

A mid level role in healthcare and life sciences (pharmacy, lab and imaging) listed 3 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

Where is this job?

Milwaukee, WI.

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How much does it pay?

The listing does not publish pay, and we could not match the title to one official occupation.

What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Milwaukee is $1,059 a month and median household income $54,234 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-11-05 (3 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse pharmacy, lab and imaging jobs in Wisconsin.

Sources and terms

• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-11-05). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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Sources

• BLS OEWS (wages and employment by occupation, May 2025)
• BLS Employment Projections 2025–35
• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
• Tax Foundation state income tax rates 2026
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• NASA POWER climatology
• GeoNames / Census Gazetteer (coordinates)