Milk Lab Technician - Milk Lab - FT -1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL seeks a nutrition support technician to prepare, label and distribute enteral and oral feeding orders for the NICU unit, supporting growth and immunological protection in vulnerable patients.

The role emphasizes accurate math, clear communication, and precise documentation, with high school diploma required and ServSafe certification preferred within a year of hire. Experience in hospital diet office or pediatric care is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Ability to do complex math.
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred within one year of hire or transfer.

Skills

Math

Communication

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High School diploma

ServSafe certification

Job description

Job Summary

Prepare, label and distribute enteral and oral feeding orders to the NICU unit in order to optimize nutritional and immunological protection as well as growth and development.

Job Summary

Prepare, label and distribute enteral and oral feeding orders to the NICU unit in order to optimize nutritional and immunological protection as well as growth and development.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required

Education/Licensure

High School diploma required. Ability to do complex math. ServSafe certification strongly preferred within one year of hire or transfer.

Experience

Previous experience as pharmacy or dietetic technician and knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred. One year experience working with a hospital diet office or in a medical field strongly preferred; pediatric patient population preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Proficient math skills with focus on attention to detail and accuracy of output. Effective oral and written communication skills. Basic computer skills, good organizational skills.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.

Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.

Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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