Laboratory Technician II - Mother's Milk Bank - Food & Nutrition

University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA · 1 mo ago

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The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food and Nutrition is seeking a full time Laboratory Technician for their Mother’s Milk Bank.

Perform specialized and focused technical duties that are essential for pasteurization of human milk, maintaining its immunological and nutritional properties, and adhering to the Holder method, HMBANA Standards, and principles of food safety and sanitation.
Collect, transport (requires travel to hospitals and depots), log in, thaw, pool, aliquot, pasteurize, label, store and distribute/ship human milk.
Absorb and assist with milk donor screening and shipment of containers and blood kits to donors.
Perform data entry, prepare and maintain milk bank records, bill for services rendered, check deposits, order supplies, process charges using eVoucher, operate cash register.
Record and deliver post-pasteurization milk samples to Hygienic Lab, transport and distribute goods/supplies.
Demonstrate the pasteurization process to students during their rotation modules and to others.
Clean and aseptically maintain the pasteurization laboratory and equipment, monitor and add salt pellets to water conditioning system, monitor Temp Trak and freezer/refrigerator temperatures, report maintenance and other issues.
Respond to, or may direct response to, inquiries regarding milk bank business, especially as it relates to the pasteurization laboratory, orders, billing and depots/collection sites, hospitals/recipients.
Absorb and assist in training of laboratory technicians and assistants.

Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience, or Certification as a Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA), or Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.
Possession of appropriate driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience, or Certification as a Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA), or Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to perform specialized technical procedures related to human milk pasteurization.
Proficiency in data entry and record keeping.
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

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