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Position Title:Medical Technologist

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, or equivalent degree (which includes a fourth year of professional course work in a school of medical technology approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association) and 3 years of related experience. Medical technology certification.

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) at Iowa State University is seeking a skilled and motivated Medical Technologist to join our diagnostic laboratory team. If you thrive in a fast‑paced clinical environment, enjoy hands‑on diagnostic work, and want to support cutting‑edge patient care across many species including companion animals, livestock, exotics, and wildlife this role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity. You will play a vital role in generating accurate, timely results that clinicians rely on for diagnosis and treatment.

Position Details:

• Full time position

• Location: College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM , with rotating 4 hour shift on Saturday (9am - 12pm).

What you will do:

Diagnostic Testing

• Perform diagnostic testing across hematology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood bank/immunohematology, parasitology, cytology, and STAT/after‑hours procedures.

• Evaluate, interpret, and verify test results while recognizing species‑specific variations across domestic, exotic, and avian patients.

• Prepare cytology samples, perform manual differentials, manual CBCs, and CSF cell counts.

• Enter test orders and patient demographic information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and assist clinicians and pathologists with data retrieval.

• Prepare and package specimens for referral testing to external laboratories.

Quality Assurance & Instrumentation

• Perform daily/weekly instrument maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting to maintain accurate and dependable results.

• Conduct and document all required quality control procedures across laboratory sections.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment following biosafety and chemical safety guidelines.

Training & Collaboration

• Train veterinary students, veterinary technicians, vet tech students, residents, and new employees in laboratory testing techniques and instrumentation.

• Review results generated by students and technicians for accuracy.

• Work collaboratively with clinicians, pathologists, technicians, and hospital support teams to ensure seamless patient care.

Operational Support

• Monitor and maintain inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies.

• Support after‑hours or rotating shifts as needed to meet clinical hospital demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a diagnostic lab.

• Experience training students or new employees.

• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS).

• Experience performing instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position will remain open until filled; however, applications received by May 20th will be given full consideration.

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

Why Choose Iowa State University?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.

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.

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS807

Original Posting Date: May 6, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:R19161

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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.