Medical Lab Assistant - FT

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to perform routine specimen processing and prepare samples for analysis. The role includes producing reports for quality monitoring, maintaining equipment and supplies, and ensuring accurate specimen handling to support patient care.

Primary duties include operating centrifuges and automation lines, documenting temperatures, and assisting with training of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures and storage techniques for specimen processing.
• Ability to promote safety, quality and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing and references lab; accurately labels and stores specimens.
• Operates equipment such as centrifuges, automation lines, and monitoring systems.
• Performs equipment maintenance and records temperature checks; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Cleans facilities, maintains supplies, and supports inventory across sites.
• Produces reports from Epic and other software; investigates discrepancies as needed.
• Trains and mentors other staff and students.

Skills

Specimen processing

Quality monitoring

Training & mentoring

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Centrifuge

Automation line

Laboratory equipment calibration

Job description

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Job Requisition ID
R00052726
Job Category
Allied Health
Organization
Lab Quality

Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title
Medical Lab Assistant - FT
Job Summary
To perform routine assigned tasks involving specimen processing, preparation of specimens for analysis. To produce reports for quality monitoring of the area, turnaround times, expected list, specimen tracking and to take action on data to prevent errors, loss of specimens, loss of integrity, etc. To clean, disinfect, and maintain classrooms and equipment. To provide training and guidance to lower level employees.

Education & Experience
Education And Experience Required
High School Diploma/GED

Certifications, Licenses, Or Registration Required
N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of procedures, protocols, and preparation and storage techniques within specimen processing area. Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance specifications for laboratory and/or medical equipment and materials. Skill in providing guidance and instruction in processing, automation line, basic laboratory equipment, clerical tasks, necessary computer functions and safety procedures. Ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain standard laboratory equipment. Ability to promote and maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control practices and methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing or reference lab. Processes specimens, accurately labels, correctly stores patient specimens according to established procedures. If specifically trained, assists with bone marrow aspirations and slide preparation. Exercises care necessary to complete work accurately and appreciates serious job nature and impact on patient care and treatment.
• Operates equipment needed to perform duties such as centrifuge, tube system, automation line, monitoring systems for refrigerators and freezers, computers using assigned programs, and automobile if specifically trained in courier functions.
• Performs equipment maintenance and basic service. Documents maintenance and temperature checks. Maintains accurate records of duties. Performs necessary duties for cap accreditation as requested. Follows safety guidelines in operation of equipment and properly uses equipment.
• Cleans laboratory facilities and equipment. Breaks down and stores supplies. Maintains department supply inventory as assigned. Orders supplies for multiple sites. Stocks supplies for all stations and other areas/carts as requested.
• Produces daily and periodic reports from epic and other software systems as assigned. Make necessary adjustments based on reports, conduct investigations based on findings and report to supervisor. Investigate i-care reports as assigned. Maintains appropriate departmental records and filing systems to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Promotes workplace safety, environmental, and infection control practices and methods. Trains and mentors other staff and students.
• 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. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded
Job Posting Date:
08/14/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):