Medical Technologist

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.

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.

Job Description:

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.

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.

Example of Duties
• Performs a variety of tests and confirms test results.
• Reports findings to physicians.
• Plans, develops, and formulates procedures for lab tests.
• Inventories supplies.
• Collects samples of body fluids for testing.
• Prepares specimens.
• Operates and calibrates clinical laboratory equipment.
• Advises clinicians and other health care providers on methods of collecting specimens.

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

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:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

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.

Why Choose ISU?

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

Original Posting Date:

January 29, 2026

Posting Close Date:

February 4, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18540