Laboratory Technician I or II 90% - Milk & Formula Room - Food & Nutrition
About The Position
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food and Nutrition is seeking a Laboratory Technician. This position under direct supervision, performs difficult technical procedures and allied duties related to a function of a clinical, environmental, teaching or research laboratory; maintains laboratory area and equipment. The department intends to hire multiple candidates from either Lab Tech I classification or Lab Tech II classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specific which classification you wish to be considered or both in your application.
Requirements
- Lab Tech I - One year of related experience, or 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.
- Lab Tech II - Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience, or Certification as a Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA), or Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.
- Possession of appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and label specialty formulas
- Deliver specialty and stock formulas to patient area.
- Prepares the preparation of standardized mixes of chemicals according to established procedures.
- Performs duties related to diet plans, cleaning, experimental observations and records, etc.
- Monitor and order formulas as needed to maintain par levels of formula in the formula storage room
- Complete required quality assurance records for formula room equipment and formula delivery
- Cleans and maintains the laboratory area and equipment.
- Makes inventory reports and performs simple maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Maintains supplies and equipment in laboratory area and reports stock deficiencies.
- Respond to telephone and voalte inquiries from patient units and healthcare providers
Benefits
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- health, dental, life and disability insurance options
- generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
