Medical Technologist

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) at Iowa State University is seeking a skilled and motivated Medical Technologist to join our diagnostic laboratory team. If you thrive in a fast‑paced clinical environment, enjoy hands‑on diagnostic work, and want to support cutting‑edge patient care across many species—including companion animals, livestock, exotics, and wildlife—this role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity. You will play a vital role in generating accurate, timely results that clinicians rely on for diagnosis and treatment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, or equivalent degree (which includes a fourth year of professional course work in a school of medical technology approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association) and 3 years of related experience.
• Medical technology certification.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a diagnostic lab.
• Experience training students or new employees.
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Experience performing instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Testing Perform diagnostic testing across hematology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood bank/immunohematology, parasitology, cytology, and STAT/after‑hours procedures.
• Evaluate, interpret, and verify test results while recognizing species‑specific variations across domestic, exotic, and avian patients.
• Prepare cytology samples, perform manual differentials, manual CBCs, and CSF cell counts.
• Enter test orders and patient demographic information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and assist clinicians and pathologists with data retrieval.
• Prepare and package specimens for referral testing to external laboratories.
• Quality Assurance & Instrumentation Perform daily/weekly instrument maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting to maintain accurate and dependable results.
• Conduct and document all required quality control procedures across laboratory sections.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment following biosafety and chemical safety guidelines.
• Training & Collaboration Train veterinary students, veterinary technicians, vet tech students, residents, and new employees in laboratory testing techniques and instrumentation.
• Review results generated by students and technicians for accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, pathologists, technicians, and hospital support teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Operational Support Monitor and maintain inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies.
• Support after‑hours or rotating shifts as needed to meet clinical hospital demands.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees