Laboratory Technician I or II 50% - Milk & Formula Room - Food & Nutrition - (26005143)
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 formulasDeliver 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 - 7:00pmweek 1: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridayweek 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Pay Grade: Lab Tech I: 06 Lab Tech II: 08https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrixBenefits Highlights:Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaFringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plansFor more information about Why Iowa?, click here
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:Lab Tech I - One year of related experience, or any combination of related experience and/or related undergraduate courses in physical or natural sciences that is equivalent to one year of full-time employment. Lab Tech II - Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience, or Certification as a Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA), or Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years. Special Qualification/License:Possession of appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards. Application Process: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.This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.For additional questions contact: Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu
: Iowa City
: Research
: Healthcare
: Regular
Part-time
: Sep 11, 2026, 8:44:42 PM
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Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:
• Pioneering discovery
• Innovative interprofessional education
• Delivery of superb clinical care
• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment
University of Iowa Health Care is changing lives by:
• Preventing and curing disease
• Improving health and well-being
Vision
World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.
For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
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In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
