Laboratory Technician II - Surgical Pathology

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

Job summary

The University of Iowa Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform difficult technical procedures under general supervision. Responsibilities include processing specimens, clerical duties, routine lab maintenance, and supply distribution. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m. on campus at UI Health Care. The position requires a high school diploma with two years of related lab experience or CLA certification, with desirable MLA(ASCP) eligibility

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of related laboratory experience, or
• Certified laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification, or
• Any combination of related post high school education and experience totaling two years.

Responsibilities

• Accession, handle, and triage specimens for Surgical Pathology.
• Operate laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrate effective communication with team and patients.
• Follow department and laboratory policies.
• Prepare reagents and chemicals.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Lab techniques

Reagent preparation

Education

High school diploma plus 2 years lab experience

CLA certification

Two years related education/experience

Job description

Cover Letter

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to: under general supervision, performs 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 will be Monday – Friday, 0930-1830.

Duties To Include

• Accessions, handles, and triages specimens for Surgical Pathology.
• Uses laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Follows department and laboratory policies.
• Prepares reagents and chemicals.
• Performs other projects and tasks as assigned.

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://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• High school plus 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.
• Biological science coursework, i.e., Anatomy, Biology, etc.
• Medical Terminology

Position And Application Details

• 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 criminial 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. – 4:00 p.m.

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]