Laboratory Technician - Core Laboratory - PM (038)

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

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a Laboratory Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in specimen management and administrative support. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment at Alabama's largest employer, recognized for its commitment to education and research. You'll be part of a team that values career growth and skill diversification, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive pay and excellent benefits, including tuition assistance and generous paid time off, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Preparation, distribution, and cataloging of lab specimens.
• Adherence to specimen identification policies and quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to the preparation and storage of lab specimens.
• Provide administrative support including filing and record maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory specimen handling

Administrative support

Client communication

Education

Associate's degree in Biological Science

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Lab information systems

Hospital information systems

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Technician - Core Laboratory - PM (038) (T226530)

Laboratory Technician - Core Laboratory - PM (038) - ( T226530 )

Description

Compensation: Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.75 / hour. Benefits available 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 provides resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer, operating over 1,200 beds and 200+ clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. We are a nationally ranked academic medical center, committed to education and research, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in Alabama and a top large employer by Forbes in 2021. Our facilities include a Level I Trauma Center, NCI-Designated Cancer Center, and more. We foster a supportive, inclusive culture that encourages career growth and skill diversification.

Job Description

To perform duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of lab specimens for testing. To adhere to departmental specimen identification policies 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 relevant 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.