Laboratory Technician 1 - Student Health Center (Phlebotomy)

Laboratory Technician 1

The Student Health Center is seeking applications for a Laboratory Technician 1. This position does not provide lay-off rights and is contingent upon funding. This position will provide laboratory support for the Student Health Center. This position is an integral part of the success of the Student Health Center and is one of busiest departments at the Student Health Center.

The Laboratory Technician 1 will draw blood, ensure lab specimens and lab slips have proper labeling and prepare lab specimens for pick-up and/or delivery. The Laboratory Technician 1 will perform several CLIA waived tests, quarterly proficiency testing and COVID testing and reporting. Maintains adequate laboratory supply inventory to include stocking, ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies using standard operating procedure.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of laboratory experience performing various laboratory procedures; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

This position requires Phlebotomy experience (Minimum 2 years)

This position requires the ability to obtain a State of Nevada Office Laboratory license.

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 25

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

Perks of PERS

Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.

Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees

The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related. Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Additionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). For more information, please visit: Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program