Medical Lab Scientist - Mission Cancer & Blood (Des Moines) *Sign On Incentive*

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

**Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.

**MLS certification was formally known and equivalent to Medical Technologist accredited from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA). 

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. 

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

References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

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

With additional questions, please reach out to Brenna Ballo (brenna-ballo@uiowa.edu)