Clinical Lab Scientist - Bacteriology (Day Shift)

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Clinical Lab in Bacteriology on the Day Shift at the Main Campus Jackson location. The role involves performing a full range of laboratory tests and analyses to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Preparation includes operating and maintaining lab equipment, analyzing data, and ensuring strict safety and quality control measures.

Qualifications

• Clinical laboratory testing experience across hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and urinalysis.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and quality control procedures.
• Ability to analyze and verify clinical/laboratory data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tests across hematology, microbiology, immunology, chemistry, and urinalysis.
• Analyzes biological samples for chemical content or reactions.
• Cultivates and identifies microbial organisms and prepares slides for microscopy.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment like spectrophotometers and analyzers.
• Ensures compliance with safety and infection-control practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory data analysis

Knowledge of lab procedures

Problem solving

Education

MT(AAB)

MT(AMT)

MT(ASCP)

MB(ASCP)

CLS(NCA)

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Calorimeters

Flame photometers

Computer-controlled analyzers

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Clinical Lab in Bacteriology on the Day Shift at the Main Campus Jackson location. The role involves performing a full range of laboratory tests and analyses to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Preparation includes operating and maintaining lab equipment, analyzing data, and ensuring strict safety and quality control measures.