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Actalent

Lab Technician

Coralville, IA

$22.35 - $25.23/hr

The role involves utilizing a variety of lab equipment and software to process and manage products ... Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax ...

Actalent

Lab Technician

Coralville, IA

$22.35 - $25.23/hr

The role involves utilizing a variety of lab equipment and software to process and manage products ... Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax ...

Trinityhealth

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive ... Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages addon orders ...

Trinity Health

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist FT Days

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive ... Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages add-on orders ...

Trinity Health

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive ... Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages addon orders ...

Trinityhealth

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive ... Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages addon orders ...

Trinity Health

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive ... Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages addon orders ...

Trinity Health

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive ... Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages addon orders ...

Trinity Health

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist FT Days

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive ... Accepts specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers and manages add-on orders ...

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How much do hospital lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospital lab manager in Iowa is $86,375.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,700.00 and $104,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a hospital lab manager do?

A Hospital Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a hospital's laboratory, ensuring that all tests are performed accurately and efficiently. They are responsible for managing lab staff, maintaining quality control standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and managing budgets for lab supplies and equipment. Hospital Lab Managers also play a key role in hiring, training, and evaluating laboratory personnel, as well as implementing new laboratory technologies and procedures. Their work is critical to supporting patient care by ensuring timely and accurate diagnostic test results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital lab manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hospital Lab Manager, you need a strong background in clinical laboratory science, leadership experience, and typically a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a science-related field with relevant certification such as ASCP. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality control protocols, and regulatory compliance standards is crucial. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team management skills help ensure efficient lab operations and staff motivation. These competencies are vital for maintaining high-quality testing, regulatory adherence, and effective coordination within healthcare teams.

What are some common challenges faced by hospital lab managers, and how can they be addressed?

Hospital Lab Managers often face challenges such as balancing administrative duties with technical oversight, adapting to rapidly changing healthcare regulations, and ensuring consistent staffing coverage. Effective communication with both laboratory staff and hospital leadership is crucial to address workflow bottlenecks and maintain quality standards. Staying updated on compliance requirements and investing in ongoing staff training can help mitigate risks and foster a collaborative, efficient lab environment.

What is the difference between Hospital Lab Manager vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectHospital Lab ManagerMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in medical technology, management experience often preferredAssociate's degree in medical laboratory technology or related field
Work EnvironmentOversees laboratory operations, manages staff, ensures compliancePerforms laboratory tests, prepares samples, reports results
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, diagnostic labs, clinics

The Hospital Lab Manager focuses on overseeing laboratory operations, staff management, and compliance, requiring leadership skills and management credentials. In contrast, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs technical testing and sample analysis, primarily requiring technical certifications. Both roles are essential in hospital labs but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

Hospital Lab Manager jobs near you
Infographic showing various Hospital Lab Manager job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,375 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Research Associate - Tucker Lab

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

University Of Iowa rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

461st of 621 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Visual Sciences is seeking a 100% Research Associate (PRK2, 4A). This position will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary laboratory focused on developing cellular and gene replacement therapies to treat patients with inherited retinal disease. To oversee the day-to-day maintenance activities of the Tucker Laboratory and manufacture AAV and lentiviruses for lab use.
Position Responsibilities
  • Manufacture AAV and lentiviruses for use in the lab. This includes following SOPs for cloning, plasmid preparation, and transfection and purification of viral products, performing release testing, and maintaining a log/inventory of vectors produced.
  • Maintain and differentiate human iPS cell lines for studying disease progression. This will include performing cell culture under aseptic technique, and following standardized protocols for iPSC maintenance, and retinal cell and RPE differentiation
  • Responsible for laboratory inventory. Includes electronic inventory management system (eLab), consumables ordering requests, and equipment repair and maintenance requests.
  • Perform day-to-day lab tasks. This includes thawing, cleaning, and organizing cold storage units, scheduling repair/maintenance visits, cleaning and autoclaving lab dishes, aliquoting and inventorying antibodies, stocking supplies, store runs, etc.
  • Pay close attention to detail.

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a-5:00p
Location: UIHC, Iowa City
On Campus: This position is performed fully on campus.
Rotations: N/A
Pay Level: 4A
Position Type: Specified Term. Initial appointment is for one year. Appointment may be extended based on performance and availability of funding.
Required Qualifications
  • Requires the practical or academic knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures and an ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge that is generally associated with a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience working in an academic research environment.
  • Requires ability perform aseptic cell culture technique to maintain human iPSC and iPSC-derived retinal cell and RPE cultures.
  • Ability to carry out standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques (e.g., nucleic acid and protein isolation from human and animal tissue samples, PCR/qPCR, and Western blot), common cell biology techniques (e.g., immunocytochemistry/immunohistochemistry), and tissue culture techniques (i.e., establishing and maintaining human iPSCs).
  • Demonstrated ability at managing laboratory equipment and inventory.
  • Must maintain detailed laboratory notes and be highly organized.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with maintaining human iPSCs and differentiating retinal cells with xeno-free protocols.
  • Ability to generate viral transgene expression plasmids, read Sanger sequencing and use DNA analysis software.
  • Prior experience producing and purifying AAVs and/or lentiviruses preferred.

Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Maria Lugo, HR Generalist, at maria-lugo@uiowa.edu

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