Laboratory Assistant

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 — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!Department:Student Health ServicesJob Summary:10 Month Position responsible for collecting, processing, and preparing patient specimens for laboratory testing while ensuring accurate patient identification, specimen integrity, and exceptional patient care. This position performs venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen processing, point-of-care testing as assigned, and other laboratory support functions in accordance with established clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.Job Description:Collects blood and other patient specimens using approved collection techniques.Accurately identifies, labels, processes, and prepares specimens for laboratory testing.Performs specimen handling, storage, packaging, and transport in accordance with laboratory requirements.Performs point-of-care testing and laboratory support functions as assigned.Maintains laboratory supplies, equipment, and collection materials to support daily operations.Job Responsibilities:Other Qualifications:Experience with specimen processing and laboratory workflowsExperience performing point-of-care or waived laboratory testingExperience working in an outpatient or ambulatory healthcare settingSubstitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.Please attach a Resume with your application.Education Qualifications:High School (Required)Experience:Relevant experience | 2 Years | RequiredCompensation:$18.64 - $27.96Interview Requirement:Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.EEO Statement:The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.Background Check Statement:The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.