Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, Iowa
  • Full Time
Medical Laboratory Technician Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent. Certified as a medical lab technician or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Diagnostic or clinical laboratory.
Experience in laboratory techniques, including sample preparation, staining, and microscopy.
Additional years working as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Job Description:

Summary

Iowa State University is seeking a detail-oriented (MLT) Medical Laboratory Technician to support diagnostic testing services in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position plays a vital role in performing diagnostic tests across various species, ensuring quality control, and assisting in training future veterinary professionals in a clinical and research laboratory environment. If you're looking to get into animal diagnostics, this is your opportunity no prior animal experience is required, and we will provide full training on the veterinary side.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform diagnostic testing, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, and cytology, on multi-species samples.
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and analyzers.
  • Manage blood banking and coagulation procedures.
  • Enter and review test data in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
  • Train students, residents, and new staff on lab procedures and equipment.
  • Conduct quality control checks and routine instrument maintenance.
  • Maintain lab inventory, organize referral test submissions, and update lab records.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 27th, 2025.

Example of Duties
Performs a variety of tests and confirms test results.
Reports findings to physicians.
Plans, develops, and formulates procedures for lab tests.
Inventories supplies.
Collects samples of body fluids for testing.
Prepares specimens.
Operates and calibrates clinical laboratory equipment.
Advises clinicians and other health care providers on methods of collecting specimens.

Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS806 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call ... or Toll Free: .... Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager. Original Posting Date: June 13, 2025 Posting Close Date: June 26, 2025 Job Requisition Number: R17246
Job ID: 481157571
Originally Posted on: 6/13/2025

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