Job Description

About the Job
Responsibilities:
• Perform laboratory testing on blood, urine and other body fluids according to written procedures. Receives, test request and processes specimens.
• Evaluate test results for accuracy and takes appropriate action.
• Perform quality control, calibration and maintenance procedures on equipment and analyzers and documents actions appropriately.
• Exercise critical thinking to recognize problems and resolve appropriately.
• Order, receive and maintain supplies and inventory.
• Follow established biological, chemical and physical safety procedures.
• Comply with laboratory quality assurance programs and regulatory agency requirements.

Qualifications
Required:
BA/BS in a science related field with at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years.
Must be ASCP certified MLS, MT, or MB.
Excellent attention to details.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About the Job
The Advanced Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ARDL) is part of the University of Minnesota Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Department under the Medical School. ARDL is a fully accredited high-complexity clinical laboratory that serves primarily as a central laboratory for numerous research clinical trials and epidemiology studies. Laboratory services include both general and specialized analytical testing, DNA and RNA isolation, specimen processing, sample repository, collection kit production, method validation and correlation services and cell cryopreservation and transformation.

Shift: Tue – Sat. Tue – Fri hours are 12 – 8:30 PM (week day hours vary depending on workload and staffing) and Saturday is 9 AM – 5:30 PM.

Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $31.25 - 33.65/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Civil-Service 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
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.