The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food and Nutrition is seeking a Laboratory Technician. This position under direct supervision, performs difficult technical procedures and allied duties related to a function of a clinical, environmental, teaching or research laboratory; maintains laboratory area and equipment.

The department intends to hire one candidate from either Lab Tech I classification or Lab Tech II classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specific which classification you which to be considered or both in your application.

• Prepare and label specialty formulas

• Deliver specialty and stock formulas to patient area.

• Prepares the preparation of standardized mixes of chemicals according to established procedures.

• Performs duties related to diet plans, cleaning, experimental observations and records, etc.

• Monitor and order formulas as needed to maintain par levels of formula in the formula storage room -Complete required quality assurance records for formula room equipment and formula delivery -Cleans and maintains the laboratory area and equipment.

• Makes inventory reports and performs simple maintenance on laboratory equipment.

• Maintains supplies and equipment in laboratory area and reports stock deficiencies.

• Respond to telephone and voalte inquiries from patient units and healthcare providers

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Percent of Time: 50%

Schedule: Two week rotating schedule with rotating weekends 2:00pm - 7:00pm

week 1: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Pay Grade: Lab Tech I: 06   Lab Tech II: 08

https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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 [email protected].  For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

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