University of Iowa is hiring: Laboratory Technician IV - Northgate Family Medici

Overview

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician IV to direct the operation of complex technical duties related to specimen collection, phlebotomy, specimen processing, waived testing, and routine laboratory maintenance. The position provides functional and administrative supervision over assigned staff and is 100% time, Monday‑Friday 07:00‑15:30 with occasional shift extension and rotating coverage for absences.

Responsibilities

• Direct and perform pre‑analytical processes including data entry, labeling, specimen receipt, accessioning, and processing of specimens.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for inquiries requiring advanced knowledge of specimen collection techniques and laboratory protocols.
• Review variance and Riskonnect reports, initiate responses, and relay information to the appropriate quality manager and/or supervisor.
• Perform bench duties regularly and maintain technical competency in phlebotomy and in all waived testing and other laboratory related functions at Northgate Family Medicine.
• Provide direct supervision of assigned personnel.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Five years of laboratory experience including one year of Laboratory Technician III or equivalent level experience, or
• Certification as a Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) and three years laboratory experience (one year at LTIII or equivalent level), or
• Any combination of related post‑high school education and experience which totals five years, or
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician and one year related laboratory experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Clinical laboratory experience desired.
• Experience performing waived testing highly desired.
• Experience performing phlebotomy highly desired.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills desired.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC Beaker Laboratory Information System desired.
• Experience providing functional supervision desired.
• High volume public contact/customer service experience desired.

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. 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 five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Position and Compensation

• Classification Title: Laboratory Technician IV
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full‑time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
• Pay Level: 14
• Starting Salary Minimum: $50,968.08
• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Brenda Carey
• Contact Email: brenda-carey@uiowa.edu