Laboratory IS Program Coordinator (Medical Lab)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Certification and education support

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a laboratory operations professional to manage and operate facilities used for research, teaching, or patient care. You will ensure equipment maintenance, follow safety protocols, and support quality control to keep lab functions running smoothly.

The role requires a Bachelor\'s degree and 2+ years of professional experience, with licensure as specified by the position.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor\'s Degree required; Master\'s or terminal degree preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience required.
• Licensure: Specified by position requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease.
• Maintain lab functionality and efficiency; ensure equipment maintenance and safety protocols; support quality control.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Writing legibly

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or terminal degree preferred

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Safety protocols

Job description

UOVUNIUSR0082659EXTERNALENUSJobs in this group are typically responsible for managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease. They ensure equipment maintenance, adhere to safety protocols, and support quality control. These roles focus on performing a range of operational activities in support of laboratory testing, including managing lab equipment, ensuring proper safety protocols, and supporting research and experiments. Responsible for maintaining lab functionality and efficiency.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typicallly involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelors Degree required. Masters or relevant Terminal degree preferred but may be required as specified.

Experience: 2+ years' professional experience required.

Licensure: Specified by position requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing, sitting for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping, reaching and repetitive motion. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $33.27 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.