Quality & Operational Improvement Engineer - Clinical Pathology Quality Assurance
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- 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.
Desirable 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.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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 Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.
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Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 am-10:00 am
Tuesday: 8:00 am-10:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-10:00 am
Friday: 12:30 pm-5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
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.
