Temporary Laboratory Technician I

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Hygienic Laboratory, part of the University of Iowa, seeks a Temporary Laboratory Technician I for its Coralville facility. You will perform daily QC checks, manage sample handling, labeling, and data entry while learning both clinical and environmental tasks.

Training runs M-F 6:00am–10:00am for at least two weeks, with Saturday shifts and optional midweek hours. Pay is $18.49/hour; employment contingent on a background check and references.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience or related undergrad coursework in physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to lift and bend; follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily QC checks on IR thermometers, fridge temperatures, and eye wash checks.
• Process and route environmental and clinical samples.
• Label and track samples with LIMs labels and TRF forms.
• Enter data and verify environmental sample results.
• Communicate logistics and courier status.
• Learn both clinical and environmental tasks as needed.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data entry

Quality control

Communication

Education

Science coursework / related experience

Tools

LIMS system

Job description

Temporary Laboratory Technician I

The State Hygienic Laboratory (Iowa's Environmental and Public Health Laboratory), at the University of Iowa, under contract with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is looking for a Temporary Lab Technician in the Coralville, Iowa facility.

Location

Coralville, IOWA

Training Schedule

Training schedule: M-F 6:00am - 10:00am, minimum two weeks.

Work Schedule

Saturdays 7am - noon (Additional hours available Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 6:00am - 10:00am up to 20 hrs/Week)

Pay

$18.49 per hour

Job Duties

• Daily Quality Control (QC) checks: Infrared (IR) thermometers, refrigerator temperatures, eye wash checks.
• Send and receive Ankeny-Lab samples.
• Checking sample drop box and parcel locker.
• Sorting clinical versus environmental samples.
• Understand clinical versus environmental test request forms (TRF).
• Sorting clinical samples by section.
• Labeling clinical and environmental samples with LIMs labels.
• Scan and copy test request forms (TRF) for clinical and environmental samples.
• Document and communicate courier sample receipt versus missing packages.
• Complete data entry and verification on environmental samples.
• Learning clinical and environmental specific tasks based on sample type.
• Ability to use proper bending and lifting techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to collect data, keep accurate records.
• Ability to use and care for tools in maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to prepare chemical solutions according to instructions.

Required Qualification

* Any combination of related experience and/or related undergraduate courses in physical or natural sciences that is equivalent to one year of full-time employment.

Application Instructions

Provide a resume and a cover letter addressing to Cameron Aarhus at [e-mail] and Sambavee Sivakumar at [e-mail].

Employment Conditions

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

References will be requested at a later step in the process.

Contact

CAMERON JOSEPH AARHUS Email: [e-mail]

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities 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. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, Office of Civil Rights Compliance (https://diversity.uiowa.edu/daod/ocrc), the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA52242-1316, 319-335-0705, [e-mail].