Laboratory Technician - Cytology Laboratory - AM (012)

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

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Cytology Laboratory. This role involves preparing and managing lab specimens, ensuring adherence to quality controls, and providing administrative support. Qualified candidates will hold an Associate's degree in a relevant field and possess strong attention to detail, with benefits including tuition assistance and paid time off.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree in Biological Science or health-related field is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be needed within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, catalog, and store lab specimens.
• Adhere to specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Utilize lab and hospital information systems for administrative tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Technician - Cytology Laboratory - AM (012) (T227818)

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 eligible employer, 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 America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes in 2021. Our facilities include Level I Trauma Center, NCI-Designated Cancer Center, and more. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture that promotes career growth and skill diversification.

Job Description: To perform duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of lab specimens. To adhere to specimen identification policies and quality controls. To utilize lab and hospital information systems and provide administrative support such as filing, record maintenance, responding to client calls, and mail delivery.

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