This position is responsible for the daily receipt, aseptic handling, and labeling of samples submitted to the VDL for use in diagnostic testing. Responsibilities include the complex, technical processing of a variety of biological samples including blood, serum, saliva, and other specimens for distribution to appropriate laboratories. The position is also responsible for maintaining the processing area including monitoring the inventory of necessary supplies, monitoring equipment performance, and cleaning laboratory spaces.
The successful candidate will have sufficient hand-eye coordination to work efficiently and accurately, as well as, the ability to be flexible to shifting workloads.
Required Qualifications
1. Two years of related Laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience, or 2. Certified Laboratory Assistant ( CLA ) certification, or 3. Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.
Special Qualifications
Must have accurate color recognition.
Preferred Qualifications
– Experience in a high volume laboratory setting.
– Experience with aseptic technique.
– Experience with a laboratory information management system.
Location (if other than Ames)
Additional Information
Department/Unit Website
Application Instructions
Current Merit employees in this classification title who are seeking a contract transfer to this position must indicate on the online Merit Application this request before the AFSCME Merit Contract Transfer Deadline.
All other applicants must apply for this position by clicking “Apply for this Posting” and completing the Merit Application. Please be prepared to enter details about your education and work history.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
AFSCME Contract Transfer Deadline
08/03/2016
Guaranteed Consideration Date
08/07/2016
Pre-Employment Screening
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check.
Quick Link
http://www.iastatejobs.com: 80/postings/20539
EO Statement
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
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