Laboratory Technician - Core Laboratory - PM (033)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Laboratory Technician to support its Core Laboratory. This role involves the preparation and management of lab specimens and includes administrative tasks. The position requires an Associate's degree in Biological Science or a related field, with potential for certification in Basic Life Support.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, and store lab specimens for testing.
• Follow policies on specimen identification and quality controls.
• Provide administrative support including filing and record maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Administrative support

Education

Associate's degree in Biological Science or health-related field

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Technician - Core Laboratory - PM (033) (T226876)

Laboratory Technician - Core Laboratory - PM (033) - (T226876)

Description

Compensation: Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.75 / hour. Benefits for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and more. UAB Medicine offers resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer with over 1,200 beds and 200+ clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a nationally ranked academic medical center, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama, and an America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes in 2021. It includes a Level I Trauma Center, NCI-Designated Cancer Center, and other specialized institutes. Our success is driven by a supportive and inclusive culture, offering opportunities for career advancement and skill diversification.

Job Description:

To perform duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of lab specimens for testing. To follow departmental policies on specimen identification and quality controls. To utilize lab and hospital information systems. Provide administrative support such as filing, record maintenance, responding to client calls, and mail delivery.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Biological Science or a health-related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Depending on the department or patient interaction, certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or obtained within 30 days of employment.