Laboratory Technician - Lee Branch Laboratory - AM (025)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Lee Branch Laboratory. This role involves specimen handling and general laboratory support within a leading healthcare institution. UAB provides competitive pay and excellent benefits, fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Paid time off

Parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Biological Science or health-related field required.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required.
• Combination of relevant education and experience may suffice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, catalog, and store lab specimens.
• Adhere to specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Provide administrative support to laboratory staff.

Skills

Laboratory specimen handling

Quality control adherence

Administrative support

Education

Associate's degree in Biological Science or health-related field

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Technician - Lee Branch Laboratory - AM (025) (T227820)

Position: Laboratory Technician - Lee Branch Laboratory - AM (025)

Description:

• Perform duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of lab specimens for testing.
• Adhere to departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Utilize lab and hospital information systems.
• Provide general administrative support to the laboratory staff, such as filing, record maintenance, responding to client calls, and mail delivery.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Biological Science or a health-related field required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Depending on the unit/department or if working directly with patients, Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Compensation: Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.75/hour. Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, paid time off, parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and more. UAB Medicine offers resources to support employees personally and professionally.

About UAB Medicine: Alabama’s largest single-site employer with over 1,200 beds and 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. Recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and others. Features include Level I Trauma Center, NCI-Designated Cancer Center, and more. Committed to a supportive and inclusive culture, offering opportunities for career advancement.