Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
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Job Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Medical Laboratory Tech IJob Duties:
Are you looking for an interesting and exciting career in veterinary medicine
We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or microbiologist) to join our fast-paced service-oriented Clinical Pathology Laboratory. This position provides primary technical support in the clinical microbiology area of the laboratory with additional support provided in the areas of immunology and accession receiving. This position performs technical clinical laboratory responsibilities in support of the 24/7 needs of UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). Join us and make a real difference in patients and their owners lives!
The anticipated schedule for this role will be Monday-Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch. The incumbent will also be scheduled every 2nd or 3rd Saturday from 8:00am-10:00am. Schedule is subject to change based on department needs.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Processes and performs medical laboratory testing on biological specimens
- Assists with the development and updating of standard operating procedure(s) (SOPs) according to established guidelines
- Analyzes and documents test results and related data
- Maintains organization of established record keeping system(s) instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting logs and quality control and proficiency testing documentation
Provide support in the main laboratory accession receiving area
- Uses maintains performs quality control calibrates and sets up lab equipment according to established polices and procedures
- Prepares and assures quality of solutions and reagents according to established procedures
- Coordinates the maintenance testing and administration of instrumentation devices
- Serves as the primary point of contact to internal and external stakeholders within a work unit answers questions and leads the workflow of unit staff as needed
- Logs data and findings and enters results into a patients medical records
Provide support in the immunology area of the laboratory
Department:
School of Veterinary Medicine
UW Veterinary Care Hospital
Clinical Pathology Laboratory
Compensation:
$21.00 per hour minimum
UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential if applicable) outstanding employee benefits paid time off and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.
Required Qualifications:
Strong computer skills
Effective communication organizational interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work as an effective team member
Experience working in clinical laboratory diagnostics
Knowledge of principles and procedures used in microbiology accession receiving and laboratory safety
Familiarity with a variety of modern clinical laboratory instrumentation to include performance of maintenance procedures
Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance practices and procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
Seeking experience working with clinical microbiology samples and cultures
Solid understanding of clinical laboratory concepts and protocols in microbiology and immunology
Proficiency in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and knowledge of quality control and quality assurance procedures
Education:
High School Diploma Required
Associates Degree Preferred
Medical Lab Technician (MLT) Certification Preferred
How to Apply:
Begin the online application process by clicking the Apply Now button. Please include a recent copy of your resume with your application.
Cover letter detailing your interest in this role and 3 professional references optional but need to be available upon request.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 14 2025; however this position will remain open and applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Hiring Manager:
Faye Hartmann Clinical Pathology Lab Manager
Human Resources Support:
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
