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Nutrien

Seasonal Lab Technician, Day Shift

Atlantic, IA · On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

On-Site Experience Level: Entry Level Job Type: Seasonal Waypoint Analytical has been a trusted ... Document activities and report results accurately and concisely. * Assist group leaders and ...

Nutrien

Seasonal Lab Technician, Night Shift

Atlantic, IA · On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

On-Site Experience Level: Entry Level Job Type: Seasonal Waypoint Analytical has been a trusted ... Document activities and report results accurately and concisely. * Assist group leaders and ...

UnityPoint Health

Medical Assistant I-Phlebotomist

Waterloo, IA

$16.50 - $21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... This is a great entry-level opportunity to train and work in the healthcare field! The Medical Assistant I Phlebotomist, under the direction of the Manager-Compliance/ED Lab/Phlebotomy, is ...

INNOVO RESEARCH INC

Clinical Research Assistant

Dubuque, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

JOB SUMMARY A Clinical Research Assistant is an entry-level research position. This position is ... Pack and ship patient labs and review lab results. * Provide patient care and collect medical ...

ALPLA Group

QA Technician

Iowa City, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

To assist the Quality Assurance Manager in all Quality Assurance activities in Production and in ... Experience with physical lab testing equipment, calipers, scales, digital height gauge and ...

Rexel

Truck Driver

Muscatine, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

May assist in preparing orders for delivery * Ensure all appropriate documentation is thoroughly ... Senior Truck Driver will participate in the training of entry level Truck Drivers; and provides ...

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What is the difference between Entrylevel Lab Assistant vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectEntrylevel Lab AssistantLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationAssociate's degree or certification in laboratory technology
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, research labs, educational institutionsMedical labs, research facilities, industrial labs
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with sample collection, prepare specimens, maintain lab equipmentPerform tests, analyze samples, record data, operate lab instruments

While both roles support laboratory operations, Entrylevel Lab Assistants typically focus on sample handling and equipment prep, requiring minimal formal education. Laboratory Technicians perform more complex testing and analysis, often needing specialized training or certification. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right role based on their skills and qualifications.

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Component Technician - FT - Entry-Level Lab

LifeServe Blood Center

Johnston, IA • On-site

$18.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

LifeServe Blood Center rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

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Job description

Your Blood. Your Hospital. Your Neighbors.
There's no better way to support your local community than by working at LifeServe Blood Center, an organization driven by the mission to save lives locally. We're all familiar with blood: it's red, it's essential to life, and we all have it. Less commonly known are the many roles that blood plays and its many parts. Each donation can impact up to three lives, but not in its whole blood state. This is where YOU come in! We're looking for a full-time Component Technician to join our amazing team of LifeServers.
As a Component Technician, you will work in our lab manufacturing whole blood donations into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and plasma), playing a central role in the lifesaving process for patients in our communities. The manufacturing process involves the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment, such as centrifuges. Component Technicians are also heavily involved in instrument quality control and maintenance.
Shift:
  • Full-Time
  • Monday-Friday
  • Hours from 2:30pm - 10:00pm

Compensation:
  • Starting at $18.75/hr
  • Night shift differential of $4.00/hr when working 6pm - 6am
  • Weekend shift differential of $2.00/hr

Our type:
You have a strong attention-to-detail. You navigate fluctuating demands like a pro by way of your excellent communication skills. Your superior ability to multitask is due to your fierce organization skills and your uncanny ability to prioritize a list of tasks. You really want to work in a laboratory setting and love the idea of manufacturing a lifesaving product. You thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
Key responsibilities:
  • Process blood components according to established policy and SOP.
  • Perform review of component manufacturing and equipment related documentation and release of quality control results.
  • Perform calibration and maintenance tasks.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and document problems that may influence the quality or completion of blood manufacturing.
  • Assist with validation of new equipment and manufacturing processes.
  • Perform data entry and navigation within multiple computer programs.

Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Associate's degree or higher preferred.
  • The ability to multitask and set priorities is essential.
  • This position requires use of knowledge and judgement to ensure accuracy of tasks related to quality.
  • Proficiency with computers is a must; experience with MS Office is preferred.

Working conditions:
  • Repetitive tasks and repetitive motions during long periods of standing will occur over the course of the work shift.
  • This position requires work in a variety of environments. The bulk of the work will occur in ambient room temperatures with limited time working in refrigeration or freezing temperatures. Handling of refrigerated and frozen products will occur on a daily basis.
  • Work will occur in areas with ambient noise from equipment and alarms.
  • Holiday work shifts are dependent on the business needs of the department. Team members may work a holiday dependent upon business needs.

Physical Requirements:
  • Twist/turn
  • Stoop/bend
  • Squat
  • Balance
  • Reach/work above shoulders
  • Use hands/wrists to include fine/simple/gross motor skills and machinery usage
  • Forearm rotations
  • Lift/carry 26-50 lbs.

Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment, post-offer drug testing and background checks.
LifeServe Blood Center is fully committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@lifeservebloodcenter.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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