HC Pro 1-Clinical Lab Science

Days/Hours:

Position #1 - Monday-Friday, starting between 6:00am and 9:00am, ending between 3:00pm and 5:30pm (5 8-hour days). Rotating weekends and holidays with on-call.

Position #2 - Full time: 30-40 hours/week (or part time hours available-24 hours /week). Once training is complete (during the day shift), the regular schedule would include Sunday (from approximately 7:30 am-4 p.m.) and Monday through Thursday from approximately 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (part time would include Sunday from approximately 7:30 am-4 p.m and two evening shifts during the weekday from 130 p.m -10 p.m.)

Job Duties/Responsibilities

80% - The Clinical Lab Support Specialist reviews test results for accuracy and identifies results that require additional review. When indicated, confers with a Medical Technologist and/or recommends verification processes and/or review of results by a Clinical Pathologist. Special attention to safety practices and attention to detail in a Biosafety Level 2 Laboratory is required to maintain a safe work environment for technologist and other members of the hospital team. Performs data entry of routine and specialized testing. Performs inventory and purchases lab supplies. Refers test to reference labs using appropriate shipping regulations.

10% - Training: The Clinical Laboratory Support Specialist will assist VMC Clinicians, staff, and students in requesting diagnostic testing on the Laboratory Information System and the Hospital Information System.

10% - Specialty Projects: Under the supervision of a Medical Technologist, performs tasks related to diagnostic testing and research.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (in Natural Science/Biology, preferred) or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years.

The Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) has served the community for more than a century. It is the most advanced, full-service referral care center for large and small animals in Minnesota. The VMC sees more than 35,000 cases annually, with specialists available in all areas of medicine and surgery. More than 50 of the veterinarians on staff have undergone several years of additional training to become board-certified specialists in a particular area of veterinary medicine.
The Veterinary Medical Center is comprised of the Small Animal Hospital for dogs, cats, and other companion animals, the Piper Clinic at the new Leatherdale Equine Center, for horses, and the Large Animal Hospital, which treats farm animals, and occasionally, zoo animals.

Pay Range: $20.86 - $24.15; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.