Medical Laboratory Scientist: Advanced Diagnostics & QA

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa in Iowa City seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to perform highly complex qualitative and quantitative analyses on biological specimens. This role requires professional judgment, training duties, and rigorous adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Applicants must hold MLS/MT certification (or ASCP/NCA) and a Bachelor's in a relevant field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• 6 months–1 year of clinical laboratory experience required.
• MLS/MT certification or ASCP/NCA certification required or eligible.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex quantitative and qualitative analysis on chemical, hematological, microbiological or immunology specimens.
• Provide technical direction and oversight on all levels of testing complexity and analysis.
• Conduct evaluation of test results and communicate findings to health care providers.
• Train and mentor staff on test techniques, quality assurance and interpretation.
• Maintain instrumentation: calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical lab science

US MLS/MT certification or ASCP/NCA

Job description

University of Iowa in Iowa City seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to perform highly complex qualitative and quantitative analyses on biological specimens. This role requires professional judgment, training duties, and rigorous adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Applicants must hold MLS/MT certification (or ASCP/NCA) and a Bachelor's in a relevant field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaboration with healthcare teams.