Laboratory Technician II - UIDL 1st Shift

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Laboratory Technician II for its Pathology Department. This role involves technical support and coordination of specimen handling and client service in the laboratory. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with a starting salary of $38,314.80.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related laboratory experience, including one year in a technician role.
• CLA certification or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers and handles specimens, maintaining workflow efficiency.
• Answers client calls and emails, providing technical support.

Skills

Communication

Technical Support

Education

High school diploma plus two years of related laboratory experience

Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA)

Job description

Laboratory Technician II - UIDL 1st Shift

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to, under general supervision, provides technical and other computer/clerical support related to the accessioning and client service functions of an outreach reference laboratory.Performs a variety of triaging tasks related to receiving and processing client specimens through to University of Iowa Health Care laboratories for complex testing in an efficient manner. Act as a liaison with clients and laboratory staff to coordinate specimen preparation, transport, and complex testing. This position is 100%-time, Monday- Friday, from 0800-1700.

Duties to include:

• Registers patients and accessions, handles, and triages specimens sent by clients destined for University of Iowa Health Care laboratories.
• Maintains the work environment.
• Answers the telephone and responds to email requests demonstrating effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Performs other projects and tasks as assigned

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://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.

· Familiarity with UI Health Care policies and procedures

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume

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.

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

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: $38,314.80

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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