Medical Laboratory Technician

Iowa State University • Eugene, IA

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About The Position

Iowa State University is seeking a detail-oriented (MLT) Medical Laboratory Technician to support diagnostic testing services in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position plays a vital role in performing diagnostic tests across various species, ensuring quality control, and assisting in training future veterinary professionals in a clinical and research laboratory environment. If you're looking to get into animal diagnostics, this is your opportunity — no prior animal experience is required, and we will provide full training on the veterinary side.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent.
• Certified as a medical lab technician or equivalent.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Diagnostic or clinical laboratory.
• Experience in laboratory techniques, including sample preparation, staining, and microscopy.
• Additional years working as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, and cytology, on multi-species samples.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and analyzers.
• Manage blood banking and coagulation procedures.
• Enter and review test data in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Train students, residents, and new staff on lab procedures and equipment.
• Conduct quality control checks and routine instrument maintenance.
• Maintain lab inventory, organize referral test submissions, and update lab records.
• Performs a variety of tests and confirms test results.
• Reports findings to physicians.
• Plans, develops, and formulates procedures for lab tests.
• Inventories supplies.
• Collects samples of body fluids for testing.
• Prepares specimens.
• Operates and calibrates clinical laboratory equipment.
• Advises clinicians and other health care providers on methods of collecting specimens.

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees