Milk Bank Technician

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Closing Date:

10/20/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE | WISL Milk Bank Lab

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Milk Bank Technician is supervised by Milk Bank Pasteurization Manager and/or the Milk Bank Program Director, the Milk Bank Pasteurization technicians are responsible for all essential tasks for handling and processing human milk through the milk bank laboratory. The individuals fulfilling this role maintain lab equipment, cleaning all areas, storage and distribution zones, and maintain needed operational inventory. The individuals in this role process the human milk according to Milk Bank Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which abide by FDA and HMBANA guidelines, as well as maintain records for maintenance of equipment, cleaning schedules, all bacterial testing and macronutrient analysis of the human milk. This role should be food handler certified and receive training to support milk processing techniques.

In-house training is required on scheduled basis per Milk Bank guidelines.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• One (1) Year Hospital or Healthcare Laboratory technician
• Food Safety Handler Certification within four (4) weeks of hire (at hospital orientation)

Additional Information:

Job Responsibilities:

• Handles and processes the human milk through the milk bank laboratory.
• Maintains lab equipment, cleaning all areas, storage and distribution zones, and maintain needed operational inventory.
• Processes human milk and performs bacterial testing and macronutrient analysis of the human milk.
• Maintains food handler certification.
• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:

Yes