Laboratory Technician II - Histology - 1st Shift

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform difficult technical procedures and allied duties related to the function of a service laboratory; maintains laboratory area and equipment.  Performs a variety of laboratory tasks related to processing specimens, computer/clerical duties, routine lab maintenance, and supply distribution. This position is 100% time, Monday – Friday, 0500-1330.  

Duties to include:

·        Delivers completed cases to appropriate personnel in the department of anatomic pathology (match-up).

·        Maintains Hematoxylin and Eosin automated stainer

·        Files paraffin blocks and unstained slides

·        Prepares reagents and chemicals.

·        Assists with laboratory inspections.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

·        Two years of related laboratory experience, including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience, or

·        Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification, or

·        Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.

Special Qualifications:

·        Medical terminology

·        Biological science coursework, i.e. Anatomy, Biology, etc.

Desirable Qualifications:

·        MLA(ASCP) certification or eligible.

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 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.