Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician - Flow Cytometry- 1st Shift

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to perform quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory analyses on biological specimens such as blood, tissue, and body fluids. This role involves a variety of procedures, many requiring highly complex tests and techniques that necessitate professional judgment. The position provides technical expertise and information used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. This is a 100% time, 1st shift position, Monday-Friday from 0900-1730, with rotating weekends and holiday on-call. The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center serving Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care, with a breadth and depth of services among the best in the country. The department participates in educational programs for medical students, clinical laboratory scientists, and biomedical scientists.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA)
Successfully completed an official US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) is required.
Some (6 months – 1 year) clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.

Nice To Haves

Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
Documented competency with specimen preparations such as peripheral blood, bone marrow, stem cell specimens and lymph node biopsy handling and processing for flow cytometry analysis is desirable.
Recent (within the last two years) experience identifying and classifying cells under a microscope is desirable.
Demonstrated experience and working knowledge with flow cytometry instrumentation and software used for the staining, acquisition and analysis techniques for immunophenotyping is desirable.
Advanced coursework in flow cytometry, which may include manufacturer’s training is desirable.
Specialty certification as SH (ASCP), CYM (ASCP); International Cytometry Certification Examination is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs highly complex quantitative and qualitative analysis by processing clinical and research specimen types such as peripheral blood, bone marrow, stem cell, and lymph node biopsy material for flow cytometric assays.
Uses flow cytometer software to perform complex analyses of flow cytometry specimens, including cell sorting, categorization, and staining patterns.
Conducts initial data analysis of flow cytometry laboratory test results; works closely with faculty to assist with interpretation and display graphics.
Provides information to other allied health care provider(s) regarding test methodology and interpretation.
Maintains records, logs, and orders for antibodies and reagents.
Provides technical assistance and training to MLS staff on documentation and interpretation of quality control and quality assurance flow cytometry issues.