Clinical Lab Technical Specialist

Research Services

Provide information as a component of achieving overall health for the general public by performing clinical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, research, surveillance or prevention of disease. Respond to emerging public health threats, outbreaks and epidemics. Actively engage in translational research to improve testing services. Inform and educate the public health community regarding laboratory science and facilitate the sentinel laboratory system.

To meet CLIA regulations, an official transcript or a copy of an official transcript will be required prior to an offer of employment. (Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions must have the transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation). Additionally, written confirmation from previous employers may be required to verify the duration of employment in a high complexity testing role.

The primary responsibility of the position is to perform diagnostic testing for identification of agents of infectious diseases and bioterrorism using conventional microbiological and molecular methods. FBI background check required.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., holidays, rotating weekend work, and on-call coverage is required.

Work Location: Coralville, IA

Work Modality: On-site

About Pay and Compensation: Pay Grade: 4A

Qualifications: Education or Equivalency Required: A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years of relevant experience testing clinical samples by traditional and molecular methods and reporting results of high complexity testing.
• Experience in diagnostic clinical laboratory testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent attention to details.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Certification as an MLS or MLT by ASCP or AMT highly desirable.
• Previous experience in public health laboratory.
• Previous experience in a clinical testing laboratory.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working experience with QA/QC, lab safety and window-based computer operations.
• Working experience in a high-volume, fast paced clinical lab environment.

Position and Application Details and Instructions: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Cover Letter
• 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.

For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)

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

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