Medical Laboratory Technician

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

Job summary

Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to support diagnostic testing in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The role leverages core clinical lab skills across species with training provided in veterinary-specific procedures.

Ideal for experienced MLTs or recent grads, responsibilities include handling hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, and cytology, plus quality control and LIS data management. Team-focused environment in Ames.

Qualifications

• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is required.
• Ability to train students, residents, and new staff on procedures and equipment.
• Experience in clinical, diagnostic, healthcare, or academic laboratory settings preferred.
• Familiarity with quality control practices and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, coagulation, and cytology.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and instrumentation.
• Enter, review, and maintain patient and specimen information in the LIS.
• Prepare samples for referral testing and external submissions.
• Train students, residents, and new staff on procedures and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and records to support daily operations.
• Collaborate with faculty and clinicians in a fast-paced diagnostic environment.

Skills

MLT Certification

Laboratory Instrumentation

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Position Title:

Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification

Job Description:

Are you a Medical Laboratory Technician looking to apply your clinical laboratory skills in a unique and rewarding environment? Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to support diagnostic testing services within the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

This position is ideal for both experienced MLTs and recent graduates seeking to build their careers in laboratory medicine. Using the same core laboratory skills developed in human healthcare settings, the selected candidate will perform diagnostic testing on samples from a variety of animal species. No prior veterinary experience is required. We provide training on veterinary-specific procedures and species differences.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Rotating Saturday coverage from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic testing, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, coagulation testing, and cytology.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and instrumentation.
• Perform quality control procedures and routine maintenance to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Support blood banking and coagulation testing procedures.
• Enter, review, and maintain patient and specimen information within the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Prepare and coordinate samples for referral testing and external laboratory submissions.
• Train and assist students, residents, and new staff on laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, supplies, reagents, and records to support daily operations.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinicians, pathologists, and laboratory staff in a fast-paced diagnostic environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Put your Medical Laboratory Technician training and skills to work in a veterinary diagnostic setting.
• Gain experience performing diagnostic testing across a variety of animal species.
• Work in a collaborative laboratory environment that supports patient care, research, and education.
• Receive training in veterinary diagnostic techniques and species-specific testing.
• Join a team dedicated to quality laboratory practices and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a clinical, diagnostic, healthcare, research, or academic laboratory through employment, internships, clinical rotations, or coursework.
• Experience with laboratory techniques, including sample preparation, staining, microscopy, and specimen processing.
• Experience following laboratory procedures, quality control practices, and documentation requirements.
• Experience operating laboratory instrumentation and technical equipment.

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by October 16, 2026.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.