Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician page is loaded## Medical Laboratory Technician locations:
Ames, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R18433##

Position Title:

Medical Laboratory Technician## Job Group:

Professional & Scientific## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s 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:

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.
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* 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. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 26th 2026.
** 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 or call  or Toll Free:
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 Work Flex options for some positions. Work Flex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak…