Laboratory Technician II - Tissue Bank

The 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 tissue bank operations and routine specimen transport across UIHC locations. This 100% time, first shift role involves moving materials and performing clerical tasks as needed.

Candidates should have two years of related lab experience or CLA certification, and be able to move up to 25 lbs and traverse long distances within the hospital.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs required clerical/computer tasks.
• Performs cleaning of tissue transport containers and work area.
• Receives and unpacks supplies received from outside vendors.

Skills

Lab procedures

Tissue transport

Clerical tasks

Equipment cleaning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform a variety of laboratory procedures, tissu e /sp ec im e n t ra nspo r t s er vi c e a nd c l er i ca l t a sks f or 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, 1 st 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.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

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

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

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.

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

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 39,859.92

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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