Laboratory Technician II - Core Laboratory 2nd Shift

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a Laboratory Technician II for 2nd shift to support daily resource allocation, coordinate activities, and ensure smooth operation in the Department of Pathology. Responsibilities include specimen handling, data entry, and equipment maintenance, with on-call potential.

The role requires lab experience and may involve phlebotomy, QA communications, and collaboration with internal and external labs. Applicants should prepare for a 2nd shift schedule in Iowa City.

Qualifications

• Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience
• Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification
• Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years
• MLA(ASCP) certification or eligible
• High volume public contact
• Meets CLIA 88 requirements and qualifications to perform waived testing (point of care testing)
• Experience performing waived testing, including releasing test results
• Phlebotomy experience is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates functional supervision by directing the daily allocation of resources and coordination of activities.
• Ensures quality service to clients through communications with external and internal laboratories and support staff.
• Performs or directs routine preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and cleaning as assigned.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

CLA certification

MLA(ASCP) certification

Job description

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to assist with the daily allocation of resources and coordination of activities to ensure a smooth operation. Performs a variety of laboratory tasks related to specimen receiving, processing, sample storage, archiving, data entry of patient information, lab orders, telephone inquiries, and related problem resolution. Responsible for maintenance of laboratory equipment and supply distribution. Provides functional supervision of shift personnel. This position is 100% time, 2nd shift, 5 – 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday, 1500-2330, OR 4 – 10 hour shifts, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 1300-2330, with rotating holidays, and potential for on‑call.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us

Duties To Include

• Demonstrates functional supervision by the ability to direct the daily allocation of resources and coordination of activities.
• Ensures quality service to clients through communications with external and internal laboratories and support staff.
• Performs or directs routine preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and cleaning as assigned.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience, or
• Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification, or
• Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.

Desirable Qualifications

• MLA(ASCP) certification or eligible.
• High volume public contact
• Meets CLIA 88 requirements and qualifications to perform waived testing (point of care testing).
• Experience performing waived testing, including releasing test results.
• Phlebotomy experience is highly desirable.

Position And Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any criminal conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at [e-mail].

Applicant Resource Center

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Hours

• Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Or by appointment.

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Visit the website for more information: Application Resource Center | University of Iowa Health Care.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Laboratory Technician II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 8
• Starting Salary Minimum: 39,859.92

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Brenda Carey
• Contact Email: [e-mail]