Laboratory Technician II - Tissue Bank

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 to support the Tissue Bank within DeGowin Blood Center. Responsibilities include processing tissue bank tasks, delivering specimens, clerical duties, and equipment cleaning. Candidate must handle up to 25 lbs and complete daily transports across UIHC.

Position is 100% time, Monday–Friday, 1st shift (0630-1500), on campus. Minimum qualifications include two years lab experience or CLA certification; a high school diploma is required for

Qualifications

• Two years of related laboratory experience or equivalent.
• CLA certification or combination of education and experience to meet requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required for CAP/CLIA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily operations in the tissue bank.
• Delivers surgical tissues and specimens to areas across UIHC.
• Performs required clerical/computer tasks.
• Cleans tissue transport containers and work area.
• Receives and unpacks supplies from vendors.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Public contact

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CLA certification

Job description

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform a variety of laboratory procedures, tissue/specimen transport service and clerical tasks for the Tissue Bank within DeGowin Blood Center. This position is required to move up to or greater than 25 lbs. long distances throughout the hospital, which can add up to several miles per day between the Tissue and Cellular Therapy laboratory and other locations within UIHC. This transport may involve the use of coolers, carts, or other means of conveyance.

This position is 100% time, Monday – Friday, 1st shift, 0630-1500.

Duties To Include

• Performs daily operations in the tissue bank.
• Performs routine pick-up and delivery of surgical tissues, laboratory specimens, and other related items to surgical areas, clinical areas, and laboratories throughout the UIHC main campus.
• Perfomrs required clerical/computer tasks.
• Performs cleaning of tissue transport containers and work area.
• Receives and unpacks supplies received from outside vendors.

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 laboratory experience which totals two years.

Special Qualifications (if Appropriate)

• Public Contact/Customer Service
• High school diploma or equivalent (required to meet CAP and CLIA regulations).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in Tissue Bank is highly desirable.
• Able to move>25 pounds.
• Able to traverse several miles per day

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.

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

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]