Laboratory Technician II - Core Laboratory 2nd Shift

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to assist with daily resource allocation and coordination of activities to ensure smooth laboratory operations. The position involves specimen receiving and processing, sample storage and archiving, patient information and laboratory order data entry, telephone inquiries, and related problem resolution. The technician is responsible for laboratory equipment maintenance and supply distribution and provides functional supervision of shift personnel.

The role is 100% time on second shift, with either five 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 1500–2330, or four 10-hour shifts Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 1300–2330. Rotating holidays and potential on-call work are included. Duties also include phlebotomy, communications with internal and external laboratories and support staff, routine preventative equipment maintenance and cleaning, and other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of related laboratory experience, including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent-level experience; or
• Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification; or
• A combination of related post-high-school education and experience totaling two years.
• Upload a resume and cover letter and mark each as a “Relevant File” to be considered for an interview.
• Successful candidates must self-disclose criminal conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification.
• The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

• MLA (ASCP) certification or eligibility for certification.
• High-volume public contact experience.
• Meets CLIA 88 requirements and qualifications to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing).
• Experience performing waived testing, including releasing test results.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily allocation of resources and coordinate activities to support laboratory operations.
• Communicate with internal and external laboratories and support staff to ensure quality service to clients.
• Perform or direct routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform specimen receiving and processing, sample storage and archiving, patient information and laboratory order data entry, telephone inquiries, and related problem resolution.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and distribute supplies.
• Provide functional supervision of shift personnel.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed