Medical Laboratory Assistant Dayshift 7on/7off

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to perform routine specimen processing, prepare specimens for analysis, and produce reports for quality monitoring and turnaround times. You will help track specimens to prevent loss and ensure data integrity while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with responsibilities including operating standard lab equipment, training junior staff, and handling

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Promote and maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control practices and methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing or reference lab.
• Processes and labels specimens; stores patient specimens according to procedures.
• Assists with bone marrow aspirations and slide preparation if trained.
• Operates centrifuge, automation line, monitors refrigerators/freezers, and uses assigned software.
• Performs equipment maintenance, documents checks, and maintains records.
• Trains and mentors other staff and students.

Skills

Specimen processing

Laboratory equipment operation

Safety procedures

Data reporting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Details

Job Requisition ID: R00053746

Job Category: Allied Health

Organization: Bacteriology

Location: Main Campus Jackson

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant

Shift: Day, 7on/7off

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 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)

Employment Details & Benefits

• Time Type: Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
• Pay Class: Hourly
• FTE %: 100
• Work Shift: Day
• Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No
• Job Posting Date: 09/22/2026
• Job Closing Date: 09/24/2026

About the University

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