Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology - 1st Shift

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking qualified Medical Lab Scientists and Technicians to perform complex clinical laboratory analysis. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and certifications, with roles focusing on microbiology tasks. A sign-on incentive may be available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Certification from ASCP or NCA as a Medical Laboratory Technician is desirable.
• Experience in Microbiology testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates, isolates and identifies pathogenic bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.
• Performs DNA probe testing for Mycobacteria.
• Processes blood cultures.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology - 1st Shift

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $5,000 based on years of experience!

(Current UI employees are not eligible for incentive)

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to, utilizing a variety of procedures involving highly complex analytical lab test methodology and techniques, perform quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory analysis on biological specimens such as blood, tissue and body fluids. These procedures will utilize a variety of procedures, many involving numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Provide technical expertise and information used to diagnose, prevent or treat disease. This position is 100%-time, 1st shift, Wednesday-Saturday, 10-hour shifts from 0700-1730.

The department intends to hire for two positionsfrom either Medical Laboratory Technician, or Medical Laboratory Scientist,based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position classification and hours you wish to be considered for on indicate both.

Duties to include:

· Cultivates, isolates and identifies pathogenic bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.

· Performs DNA probe testing for Mycobacteria.

· Cultivates, isolates and identifies viruses.

· Process blood cultures.

· Performs specialized Antimicrobial susceptibility tests.

· Performs specialized organism typing procedures.

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

MLT Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution, OR
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA), OR
• Successfully completed an official US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
• Experience in Microbiology testing is preferred.

MLS Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution is required.
• Six (6) months – one (1) year clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience, is required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience in Microbiology testing is highly desired.

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:

· Cover Letter

Pathology will be filling these positions at one of two levels. The Medical Lab Technician classification salary starts at $48,500 and the Medical Lab Scientist salary starts at $53,500. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (MLT and/or MLS) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14calendar 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.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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• Classification Title: Medical Lab Scientist
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: $53,500
• Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate

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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