Andrology Lab Services Manager

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Job Summary

This is a clinical laboratory technician position which may be required to travel to the main hospital and other University sites for tissue processing. This position serves the patient by providing precise and accurate laboratory results for the purpose of infertility assessment and management. The technician is responsible for performing andrology laboratory services in accordance with established procedures and protocols.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

1. checks in patients for scheduled appointments
2. performs semen diagnostic tests, report and record results
3. evaluates sperm morphology
4. cryopreservation of sperm
5. assists with other laboratory and clinical duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously:
Laboratory environment.

Often:
Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking.

Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Senior Supervisor, Laboratory Services: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Previous work experience in a clinical laboratory is desired.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge of office procedures and machines.
Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Type

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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