Work days will be M-T-Th-F, with late shift rotation as needed.
Medical Lab Scientist
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Dermatology will hire ONE 80% time individual at either the Medical Laboratory Technician classification or the Medical Laboratory Scientist classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.
The University of Iowa Health Care Dermatology Department is seeking a skilled, forward-thinking, and detail-oriented laboratory professional to join our team at 80% time. As part of the Dermatology Histology team, you will work in a collaborative, high-impact environment, contributing to cutting-edge research, medical education, and the future of laboratory medicine. You will utilize a variety of procedures, many involving numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Provides technical expertise and information used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
May perform all levels of testing complexity and analysis on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease.
Utilize a variety of procedures that may involve numerous detailed tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for all levels of testing complexity on laboratory clinical and research biological specimens such as blood, tissue and body fluids.
- Provide information to health care provider regarding test methodology and interpretation. Evaluate test results and provide support to Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
- Investigate quality assurance issues involving patient samples.
- Recommend corrective action for quality assurance.
- Calibrate, conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
- Seek technical direction from the MLS with specific instrumentation problems.
- Assist in reagent comparisons, evaluate results and recommend changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Participate in evaluation of equipment and recommend products for acquisition.
- Maintain inventory and orders supplies as needed.
- Comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory section.
- Perform, record and review daily quality control associated with assigned testing.
- Document and report variances.
- Participate in the Quality Assurance program within the section. Identify opportunities for improvement for improvement and make recommendations for resolution of identified problems/errors.
- May assist with writing and revising laboratory procedures according to NCCLS guidelines.
- Assist in a positive and professional manner with bench training for the Clinical Lab Sciences Training Program within the section.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor, Assistant Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Director, or other designated official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Laboratory Technician Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution, or
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or
- Successfully completed an official US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Medical Laboratory Technician Desired Qualifications:
- Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution
- Some (6 months – 1 year) clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience is required.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Our "We Care" Values
W - Welcoming - We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard; that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees; and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
E - Excellence - We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care, education, and research.
C - Collaboration - We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork—guided by compassion—is the best way to work.
A - Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
R - Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
E - Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days or until position is filled.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. If you have questions, please contact Lisa Pfannebecker at lisa-pfannebecker@uiowa.edu.
You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician) you wish to be considered for or indicate both.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
