Bacteriology Clinical Lab Scientist - Day Shift

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Clinical Lab - Bacteriology, Day Shift, at the Main Campus in Jackson. The role performs a full range of tests and analyses to aid diagnosis and treatment.

The ideal candidate will hold an MLS/ASCP (or equivalent) credential with knowledge of hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and data analysis. Willingness to comply with safety and regulatory standards is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of chemical composition and properties of substances.
• Ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical/lab data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical laboratory tests and analyses in hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
• Analyze biological samples for chemical content or reactions.
• Cultivate, identify, and test microbial organisms; prepare slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Analytical skills

PC/software skills

Education

MLS/ASCP or equivalent MLS certs

AAB/AMT/MB/BB etc. credentials

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Calorimeters

Flame photometers

Computer-controlled analyzers

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Clinical Lab - Bacteriology, Day Shift, at the Main Campus in Jackson. The role performs a full range of tests and analyses to aid diagnosis and treatment.

The ideal candidate will hold an MLS/ASCP (or equivalent) credential with knowledge of hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and data analysis. Willingness to comply with safety and regulatory standards is required.