Laboratory IS Program Coordinator (Medical Lab)

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 37,812 - 53,853; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Retirement Savings

Certification and education support

Job summary

UVA Health in Virginia is seeking a qualified professional to manage and operate laboratory facilities supporting research and clinical care. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and conducting laboratory tests. Compensation starts at $33.27 hourly, with various comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and generous paid time off. Join a team committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' professional experience required.
• Licensure as specified by position requirements.
• Must comply with safety protocols in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate laboratory facilities.
• Conduct laboratory testing and support research efforts.
• Ensure maintenance of lab equipment and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or relevant Terminal degree

Job description

Jobs 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. Typically 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.

Compensation: 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

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.