Job Description

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.

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:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

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 WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date

January 8, 2026

Posting Close Date

February 4, 2026

Job Requisition Number

R18433

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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