Clinical Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & POC

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The University of Mississippi in Mississippi is seeking a 10-month Laboratory Support Technician within Student Health Services. The role involves collecting blood and other specimens, ensuring accurate patient identification, and preparing samples for testing in line with clinical protocols.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen handling, and point-of-care testing, with a focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with specimen processing and waived testing helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and other specimens using approved techniques.
• Identifies, labels, processes, and prepares specimens for testing.
• Performs specimen handling, storage, packing, and transport per requirements.
• Performs point-of-care testing and other lab support tasks as assigned.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and collection materials for daily operations.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen processing

Point-of-care testing

Laboratory workflows

Outpatient setting experience

Education

High School

Job description

The University of Mississippi in Mississippi is seeking a 10-month Laboratory Support Technician within Student Health Services. The role involves collecting blood and other specimens, ensuring accurate patient identification, and preparing samples for testing in line with clinical protocols.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen handling, and point-of-care testing, with a focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.