Coordinator, Pathology Quality Assurance

Education Requirements
•    A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited college or university with specialized training in laboratory medicine, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 Experience Requirements
•    Reasonable (1-3 years) clinical laboratory experience in a CLIA-certified laboratory.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Valid Driver’s License, plus the ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standards (University of Iowa Operations Manual Part V, Chapter 19). 
•    Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with effective leadership skills.
•    Demonstrated ability to work independently, to meet deadlines efficiently, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and to be highly self-motivated.

Desired Qualifications
•    Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in a laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
•    Experience with instrumentation validation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
•    Knowledge of the regulations and accrediting standards of the following agencies: CMS, Joint Commission and/or CAP    

Application Process:

Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact the Emilio Villagrana at evillagrana@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.