Medical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist for Hematology to perform a full range of laboratory tests and analyses for disease diagnosis and treatment. You will compile technical data and ensure accuracy in results.

Minimum credentials must be completed within 1 year of hire; strong knowledge of lab protocols and data analysis is essential. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining equipment and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certification in a recognized MLS/MLT credential required within 1 year post-hire.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory protocols and data analysis.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and record results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis tests.
• Analyze biological samples for chemical content or reactions.
• Prepare specimens and media for culture and staining as needed.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain analytical equipment; uphold safety and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory data analysis

PC proficiency

Data verification

Education

MLS(ASCP) or equivalent

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Calorimeters

Flame photometers

Automated analyzers

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053585

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

Hematology

Location/s

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology

Job Summary

To perform a full range of laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. To compile specific, technical, statistical and/or numerical data.

Education & Experience

Certifications, Licenses, Registration Required: One of the below accepted credentials required post-hire within 1 year: American Association of Bioanalyst, MT(AAB) American Medical Technologist, MT(AMT) American Society for Clinical Pathology, MT(ASCP) American Society for Clinical Pathology, MB(ASCP) National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel CLS(NCA) Equivalent categorical registration in Blood Banking, BB(ASCP), Chemistry, C(ASCP), Cytometry, SCYM (ASCP); Hematology, H(ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP), Microbiology, M(ASCP), or Molecular Biology, MB(ASCP) from American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures. Knowledge of chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo. Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells function, intercede with each other and the environment. Analytical skills. Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical and/or laboratory data.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant exposure to bio-hazardous 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, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent 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

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date

08/31/2026

Job Closing Date

(open until filled if no date specified)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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