Hematology Medical Lab Scientist – Precision Diagnostics

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist – Hematology to perform a full range of laboratory tests and analyses to support diagnosis and patient care. The role requires knowledge of hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and data analysis, plus appropriate certifications post-hire within one year.

Applicants must demonstrate accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• One of the listed credentials required post-hire within 1 year.
• Credentials include MT(AAB), MT(AMT), MT(ASCP), MB(ASCP), CLS(NCA), or other ASCP registrations in hematology/molecular biology.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical laboratory tests and analysis in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
• Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
• Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Cultivates, isolates, assists in identifying, and conducts tests on microbial organisms; obtains, cuts, stains, and mounts biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.
• Selects and prepares specimens and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique.
• Studies blood samples to determine the number of cells and their morphology, as well as blood group type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers; promotes safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory data analysis

PC skills

Education

MT(AAB)

MT(AMT)

MT(ASCP)

MB(ASCP)

CLS(NCA)

BB(ASCP)

MLS(ASCP)

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Calorimeters

Flame photometers

Computer-controlled analyzers

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist – Hematology to perform a full range of laboratory tests and analyses to support diagnosis and patient care. The role requires knowledge of hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and data analysis, plus appropriate certifications post-hire within one year.

Applicants must demonstrate accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced lab environment.