Temporary Laboratory Technician I

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa in Coralville, IA seeks a Temporary Laboratory Technician I to perform routine QC checks, sample handling, and data entry in a fast-paced lab environment. The role includes training weekdays and Saturday availability, with potential additional hours during the week.

The position requires ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and lift/carry tasks as needed. Employment contingent on a background check and references may be requested.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience and/or undergraduate coursework in physical or natural sciences equivalent to a year of full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Daily QC checks: infrared thermometers, refrigerator temperatures, eye wash checks
• Send/receive lab samples
• Sort clinical vs environmental samples
• Label samples and prepare TRF documentation
• Data entry and verification for environmental samples
• Maintain sample tracking and communication with couriers

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.

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

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

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].

CAMERON JOSEPH AARHUS Email: [e-mail]