Laboratory Technician II - Histology - 1st Shift

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

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care's Pathology department seeks a Laboratory Technician II to perform challenging technical tasks, maintain equipment, and support daily lab operations. The role includes processing specimens, clerical duties, and routine maintenance in a Monday–Friday schedule (0500-1330).

Successful candidates should have 2 years of related lab experience or CLA certification, plus knowledge of medical terminology and biological sciences.

Qualifications

• Two years of related laboratory experience, including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent.
• Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic biological sciences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver completed cases to appropriate personnel in the department of anatomic pathology.
• Maintain Hematoxylin and Eosin automated stainer.
• File paraffin blocks and unstained slides.
• Prepare reagents and chemicals.
• Assist with laboratory inspections.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Biological science coursework

Education

CLA certification

Post high school education + experience equivalence

Job description

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform difficult technical procedures and allied duties related to the function of a service laboratory; maintains laboratory area and equipment. Performs a variety of laboratory tasks related to processing specimens, computer/clerical duties, routine lab maintenance, and supply distribution. This position is 100% time, Monday – Friday, 0500-1330.

Duties To Include

• Delivers completed cases to appropriate personnel in the department of anatomic pathology (match-up).
• Maintains Hematoxylin and Eosin automated stainer
• Files paraffin blocks and unstained slides
• Prepares reagents and chemicals.
• Assists with laboratory inspections.

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.

Special Qualifications

• Medical terminology
• Biological science coursework, i.e. Anatomy, Biology, etc.

Desirable Qualifications

• MLA(ASCP) certification or eligible.

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 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.

Contact information: Brenda Carey via email at [e-mail].

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 [e-mail] schedule an appointment or just stop by.

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]