Clinical Lab Assistant: Full-Time Specimen Processing

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to perform routine specimen processing and prepare samples for analysis. The role includes producing reports for quality monitoring, maintaining equipment and supplies, and ensuring accurate specimen handling to support patient care.

Primary duties include operating centrifuges and automation lines, documenting temperatures, and assisting with training of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures and storage techniques for specimen processing.
• Ability to promote safety, quality and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing and references lab; accurately labels and stores specimens.
• Operates equipment such as centrifuges, automation lines, and monitoring systems.
• Performs equipment maintenance and records temperature checks; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Cleans facilities, maintains supplies, and supports inventory across sites.
• Produces reports from Epic and other software; investigates discrepancies as needed.
• Trains and mentors other staff and students.

Skills

Specimen processing

Quality monitoring

Training & mentoring

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Centrifuge

Automation line

Laboratory equipment calibration

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to perform routine specimen processing and prepare samples for analysis. The role includes producing reports for quality monitoring, maintaining equipment and supplies, and ensuring accurate specimen handling to support patient care.

Primary duties include operating centrifuges and automation lines, documenting temperatures, and assisting with training of junior staff.