Laboratory Technician I 100- Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Pathology is seeking a full time Laboratory Technician I. Under direct supervision performs technical and allied duties related to the function of a clinical environmental teaching or research laboratory and requiring a limited degree of skill. May use microscopes and other instruments and test equipment to make simple quantitative and qualitative analysis; maintains a laboratory area and equipment and provides functional supervision to Laboratory Assistants as required. Procure/collect specimen using fingerstick and/or various phlebotomy techniques including vacutainer syringe and butterfly.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street Iowa City IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowas only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31 2024.

1. Performs simple and repetitive tests on experimental materials or animals to process environmental samples or biological specimens such as adding chemicals and recording color changes counting blood cells under a microscope and recording food intake of animals.

2. Records data from standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes pressure transducers amplifier-recorders etc.

3. Prepares simple chemical solutions for media reagents and drugs according to established instructions or procedures.

4. Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance in a small laboratory area and for laboratory equipment therein.

5. Receives and properly distributes incoming mail freight laboratory supplies biological specimens or environmental samples and directs and performs the packing and mailing of outgoing freight specimens and reports.

6. Assembles and dismantles experimental equipment according to set standards. May assist in building more complex equipment.

7. Maintains supplies and equipment for small laboratory area and reports of lacking stocks. Assists with this function in large laboratory areas.

8. Performs data entry to label and process laboratory specimens.

9. Responds to telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens. Investigates and resolves minor laboratory questions.

10. Procure/collect specimen using fingerstick and/or various phlebotomy techniques including vacutainer syringe and butterfly.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of care and use of laboratory equipment.

2. Knowledge of principles of sanitation health hazards and the necessary precautionary measures.

3. Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and equipment and supplies required.

4. Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

5. Ability to use proper bending and lifting techniques.

6. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

8. Ability to collect data keep accurate records and prepare reports.

9. Ability to work with computerized inventory control systems.

10. Ability to use and care for tools in maintenance and repair work.

11. Ability to prepare chemical solutions according to instructions.

Schedule: TBD