Laboratory Technician II - Microbiology Laboratory

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Iowa in Iowa City is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician II to perform a variety of laboratory tasks including specimen processing, supply distribution, and clerical duties. The role provides supervisory support to laboratory assistants and follows a first shift from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a renowned health sciences center serving Iowa and beyond.

Qualifications

• Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience.
• Desirable MLA(ASCP) certification or eligible.
• Experience handling patient specimens is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Admits Microbiology specimens to laboratory for processing and microbiological analysis.
• Processes specimens for microbiologic analysis.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls.
• Monitors and maintains weekly media inventory.
• Processes hazardous biological waste material for disposal.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of laboratory admitting area and laboratory equipment therein.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Specimen handling

Communication

Education

Two years related lab experience or education

Job description

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform a variety of laboratory tasks related to specimen processing, supply distribution, computer/clerical duties, and routine laboratory maintenance. Provides functional supervision to laboratory assistants. This position is 50%-time, Monday – Friday, 1st shift, 1230-1630.

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

• Admits Microbiology specimens to laboratory for processing and microbiological analysis.
• Processes specimens for microbiologic analysis.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls.
• Monitors and maintains weekly media inventory
• Processes hazardous biological waste material for disposal.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of laboratory admitting area and laboratory equipment therein.

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.
• Experience handling patient specimens is desirable.
• Experience processing and plating specimens for micro testing is desirable.

Position And Application Details

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].

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. – 4:0p.m.

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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: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 8
• Starting Salary Minimum: 19929.96

Contact Information

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