Clinical Lab Technical Specialist

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required:
A bachelor’s 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 (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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