Laboratory Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of Mississippi — also known as Ole Miss — is hiring for a 10 month position in Student Health Services. The role involves collecting, processing, and preparing patient specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring accurate patient identification and specimen integrity, and performing venipuncture and point-of-care testing as assigned.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies and supporting daily laboratory operations in a patient-centered outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with specimen collection and labeling.
• Experience with specimen processing workflows.
• Experience in outpatient or ambulatory healthcare settings as applicable.

Responsibilities

• 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 per regulations.
• Performs point-of-care testing and laboratory support functions as assigned.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, equipment, and collection materials to support daily operations.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen processing

Point-of-care testing

Laboratory support

Education

High School Diploma

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.

Department:

Student Health Services

Job 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.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with specimen processing and laboratory work flows
• Experience performing point-of-care or waived laboratory testing
• Experience working in an outpatient or ambulatory healthcare setting

Substitution 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.

Education Qualifications:

High School (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 2 Years | Required

Compensation:

$18.64 - $27.96

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.