Description

Department:

Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R108660
Minimum Requirements:
Associate's Degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 3 (Hourly)
Position Description:

The Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking a Laboratory Technician III to support the new and ongoing clinical operations and research studies being performed in the division. The Laboratory Technician III will process clinical and research samples daily according to the established protocols, as well as perform quality control activities to ensure accurate and dependable results. As part of the laboratory team, the Laboratory Technician III will problem solve issues arising with the lab instruments, controls, or samples, in addition to assisting with developing new clinical and research testing procedures in response to any new activity in the lab. As new studies are added, or as processes are streamlined, the Laboratory Technician III will need to communicate with other lab and research staff to ensure best practices are being followed for specimen collection and transportation. This position requires attention to detail, organization of multiple simultaneous process, and an understanding of how the laboratory is an essential component in the clinical research process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on clinical and research specimens as established per protocol. Problem solves issues with instruments/controls/reagents/kits/samples.
• Perform and maintain quality control records and test proficiency samples.
• Assist with the development of new procedures and processes for clinical and research testing.
• Communicate with research staff regarding best practices for collection and transportation of specimens. Provide training to lab staff and research staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or a medical laboratory science such as a Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science degree.
• ASCP certifications.
• Related laboratory experience.
• Experience with clinical research activities, molecular diagnostic, serological and microbiology.

Competencies

• Excellent laboratory instrument processing and strict adherence to sterile technique.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly effective organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in database management and data accuracy.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.