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Clinical Laboratory Specialist

2 months ago


Iowa City, Iowa, United States University of Iowa Full time
Sign-on Bonus Opportunity: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $5,000 based on years of experience.

Position Overview:
The Department of Pathology is in search of a Clinical Laboratory Specialist or Technician. This role involves executing a range of procedures that utilize advanced analytical laboratory testing methodologies and techniques. The successful candidate will conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses on biological samples, including blood, tissue, and bodily fluids. These tasks will require the application of professional judgment and expertise to provide critical information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position on the 3rd shift, with a schedule from Wednesday to Wednesday, allowing for 6 days off between weeks. The working hours are from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with the possibility of on-call duties in the future.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Receive and process blood samples, including managing incoming blood shipments and preparing blood components.
  • Dispense and return blood components as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records of all transactions.
  • Conduct ABO/Rh antibody screening and identification tests following established protocols.
  • Perform compatibility testing in accordance with pre-transfusion guidelines.
  • Engage in additional projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
For Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT):
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution, or
  • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from recognized bodies, or
  • Completion of a military medical laboratory training course of at least 50 weeks duration with the appropriate occupational specialty.
For Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS):
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution is required.
  • Six months to one year of clinical laboratory experience, which may include training experience, is required.
  • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent is mandatory.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Experience in transfusion medicine is preferred.

Application Process:
To be considered for an interview, applicants must submit the following documents:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
It is important to specify in your cover letter the level of classification (MLT and/or MLS) you wish to be considered for.

Compensation:
The salary for the Medical Lab Technician position starts at $48,500, while the Medical Lab Scientist position starts at $53,500, with compensation commensurate with education and experience.

Additional Information:
This position is classified under SEIU and is a full-time role. The University of Iowa is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment free from discrimination.