Clinical Lab Technical Specialist
Clinical Lab Technical Specialist
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Job Description
Provide information as a component of achieving overall health for the general public by performing clinical laboratory tests for diagnosis treatment research surveillance or prevention of disease. Respond to emerging public health threats outbreaks and epidemics. Actively engage in translational research to improve testing services. Inform and educate the public health community regarding laboratory science and facilitate the sentinel laboratory system.
Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. holidays rotating weekend work and on-call coverage is required.
Work Location: Coralville IA
Work Modality: On-site
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About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 4A
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required:
A bachelors degree in biology chemistry clinical laboratory science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications:
4 years of relevant experience testing clinical samples by traditional and molecular methods and reporting results of high complexity testing. Traditional non-molecular methods include bacterial culture microscopy biochemical tests and antibiotic susceptibility testing.
Experience in diagnostic clinical laboratory testing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including excellent attention to details.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
Certification as an MLS or MLT by ASCP or AMT highly desirable.
Previous experience in public health laboratory.
Previous experience in a clinical testing laboratory.
Desirable Qualifications:
Working experience with QA/QC lab safety and window-based computer operations.
Working experience in a high-volume fast paced clinical lab environment.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
Cover Letter
Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 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: VPR Talent ()
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
About the University of Iowa
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
