Laboratory Technician IV - Core Laboratory, 2nd Shift
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician IV to provide under general supervision, direct the operation of difficult and complex technical duties related to specimen processing, computer/clerical duties, telephone inquiries, routine laboratory maintenance and supply distribution. May perform moderate complexity testing. Provides functional and administrative supervision over shift personnel, including lab technicians, student lab techs, and medical laboratory scientist/medical laboratory technician (MLS/MLT) staff. This position is 100% time, 4 – 10-hour shifts, 1300-2330, Monday - Friday with rotating weekend on-call.
Duties to include:
- Directs and performs the pre-analytical processes including data entry, labeling, specimen receipt, accessioning, and processing on clinical and research specimens.
- Serves as the technical subject matter expert for telephone inquiries requiring advanced knowledge of specimen collection techniques and laboratory protocols.
- Reviews variance and PSN reports, initiates responses, and relays information to ALM or designee.
- Operates laboratory equipment and monitors equipment performance, diagnoses problems and makes repairs or initiates service requests.
- Performs bench duties regularly, and maintains technical competency on all benches.
- Provides direct supervision of shift personnel.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Five years of laboratory experience including one year as Laboratory Technician III or equivalent level experience, or
- Certification as a Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) and three years of Laboratory experience (one year at LTIII or equivalent), or
- Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals five years, or
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician and one year related laboratory experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Clinical Laboratory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC Beaker Laboratory Information System.
- Experience working with Middleware and automation is highly desirable.
- Experience providing functional supervision is desired.
- High volume public contact/customer service experience.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
