Medical Laboratory Scientist - IRL

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• 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 Pathologists (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 6 months – 1 year Hematology Differential reading.
• 6 months – 1 year experience with quality control analysis and troubleshooting.
• 1 – 3 years as a generalist with core competency in Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Hematology; demonstrated proficiency within the past 5 years performing microscopic examination on patient specimens.
• Previous experience in Phlebotomy is highly desirable
• Experience with Cobas Analyzers troubleshooting and maintenance.  

Application Process:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as “Relevant File” to the submission:

• 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. If applicable, internal references will be conducted with approval from the candidate. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

The department intends to hire for one position from either Medical Lab Technician, requisition 24005340 or Medical Lab Scientist, requisition 24005341 based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered.

For additional questions, please contact Anne Beyerink at anne-pihillips@uiowa.edu.