Milk Lab Technician

About the role

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

Join Riley Hospital for Children as a Milk Lab Technician, where you’ll help prepare and safely handle human milk and specialized nutrition for neonatal and pediatric patients. This role plays an important part in supporting care for some of our most vulnerable patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, store, and deliver breast milk and specialized nutrition products
• Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking
• Operate milk lab equipment and maintain supplies
• Partner with nurses and dietitians to support patient care

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registration as a Dietetic Technician, Pharmacy Technician, or Associate’s degree (required if hired after 7/3/2022)
• Ability to learn food safety, sanitation, and clinical procedures
• Ability to learn and master basic food safety, infection control and sanitation
• Basic computer skills (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to learn computer skills and programs
• Ability to operate designated equipment
• Successfully complete Formula/Human Milk Technician Certification within 1 year of hire

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness – Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance