Laboratory Technician Ii - Surgical Pathology - 1St Shift

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to: under general supervision, performs difficult technical procedures and allied duties related to the function of a service laboratory; maintains laboratory area and equipment. Performs a variety of laboratory tasks related to processing specimens, computer/clerical duties, routine lab maintenance, and supply distribution. This position will be 100%-time Monday - Friday, from 9:30am-6:30pm with a 1-hour lunch.

Duties to include:

       Accessions, handles, and triages specimens for Surgical Pathology.

       Uses laboratory equipment.

       Demonstrates effective communication skills.

       Follows department and laboratory policies.

       Prepares reagents and chemicals.

       Performs other projects and tasks as assigned.

For a full job description, please send an email to the contact listed below.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us

Minimum Eligibility 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 
• Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.

Desirable Qualifications

• Biological science coursework, i.e., Anatomy, Biology, etc.
• Medical Terminology
• Previous lab experience

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any criminial conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.