Milk Lab Technician

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentive

Job summary

IU Health’s Riley Hospital for Children is seeking a Milk Lab Technician to prepare and safely handle human milk and specialized nutrition for neonatal and pediatric patients. You will work with nurses and dietitians to support patient care in a highly regulated lab environment.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, and certification or registration as required for milk tech roles. Expect to learn food safety, sanitation, and clinical procedures while maintaining precise documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registration as Dietetic Technician, Pharmacy Technician, or Associate's degree if hired after 7/3/2022.
• Ability to learn food safety, sanitation and clinical procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, store, and deliver breast milk and specialized nutrition products.
• Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking.
• Operate milk lab equipment and maintain supplies.
• Partner with nurses and dietitians to support patient care.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation procedures

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registration as Dietetic Tech or Pharmacy Tech or Associate's degree (required if hired after 7/3/2022)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description

Join Riley Hospital for Children as a Milk Lab Technician, where you'll help prepare and safely handle human milk and specialized nutrition for neonatal and pediatric patients. This role plays an important part in supporting care for some of our most vulnerable patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, store, and deliver breast milk and specialized nutrition products
• Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking
• Operate milk lab equipment and maintain supplies
• Partner with nurses and dietitians to support patient care

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registration as a Dietetic Tech, Pharmacy Tech, or an Associate's degree (required if hired after 7/3/2022)
• Ability to learn food safety, sanitation, and clinical procedures
• Basic computer skills (or willingness to learn)

Additional Requirement

• Complete Formula/Human Milk Technician Certification within 1 year of hire

Why Riley

• Top-ranked pediatric hospital
• Team-focused, mission-driven environment
• Great entry point into healthcare with growth opportunities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate required.
• Registration as a Dietetic Technician, Pharmacy Technician, or Associate's degree if hired after 7/3/2022.
• Requires the ability to learn and master basic food safety, infection control and sanitation.
• Requires the ability to operate designated equipment.
• Requires the ability to learn computer skills and programs.
• Successfully complete Formula/ Human Milk Technician Certification within 1 year of hire.