Laboratory Technician 1 - Student Health Center (Phlebotomy)

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The Student Health Center is seeking applications for a Laboratory Technician 1. *This position does not provide lay-off rights and is contingent upon funding. This position will provide laboratory support for the Student Health Center. This position is an integral part of the success of the Student Health Center and is one of busiest departments at the Student Health Center.

The Laboratory Technician 1 will draw blood, ensure lab specimens and lab slips have proper labeling and prepare lab specimens for pick-up and/or delivery. The Laboratory Technician 1 will perform several CLIA waived tests, quarterly proficiency testing and COVID testing and reporting. Maintains adequate laboratory supply inventory to include stocking, ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies using standard operating procedure.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of laboratory experience performing various laboratory procedures; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

This position requires Phlebotomy experience (Minimum 2 years)

This position requires the ability to obtain a State of Nevada Office Laboratory license.

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 25

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

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Perks of PERS

Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

“I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years.  Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together!  I’m completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me.” – Robin F.   

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance