Medical Laboratory Scientist II – HLA

Jobtailor; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Little Rock, AR seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform HLA and histocompatibility testing on patient and donor specimens. You will type HLA using molecular and serologic methods, and conduct antibody screening for transplant-related immunologic testing.

Responsibilities include crossmatching, specimen processing, and operating specialized equipment while ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in MLS/MT or related field.
• Valid ASCP certification.
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Ability to perform complex HLA and histocompatibility testing.
• Knowledge of molecular and serologic HLA typing methodologies.
• Experience with antibody screening and transplant-related immunologic testing.
• Ability to operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized laboratory equipment.
• Ability to follow CAP, CLIA, laboratory, and transplant standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex HLA and histocompatibility testing on patient and donor specimens.
• Perform HLA typing using molecular and serologic methodologies.
• Conduct antibody screening, identification, and transplant-related immunologic testing.
• Perform crossmatching and compatibility testing for organ and tissue transplantation.
• Process and evaluate specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized laboratory equipment.
• Analyze, interpret, validate, and report complex laboratory results within turnaround times.
• Perform quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and regulatory activities.
• Assist with validation, verification, and implementation of new testing methodologies.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and quality-control records.
• Communicate findings to pathologists, transplant teams, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and competency assessment of laboratory staff.
• Monitor inventory and ensure reagents and supplies.
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety procedures.

Skills

HLA Testing

Molecular HLA Typing

Antibody Screening

Transplant-Related Immunologic Testing

Crossmatching

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor of Science in MLS/MT/related field

Tools

ASCP Certification

Laboratory Equipment

Quality-Control Records

CAP/CLIA Standards

Job description

• Perform complex HLA and histocompatibility testing on patient and donor specimens
• Perform HLA typing using molecular and serologic methodologies
• Conduct antibody screening, identification, and transplant-related immunologic testing
• Perform crossmatching and compatibility testing for organ and tissue transplantation
• Process and evaluate specimens according to established laboratory procedures
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized laboratory equipment
• Analyze, interpret, validate, and report complex laboratory results within established turnaround times
• Perform quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance activities
• Assist with validation, verification, and implementation of new testing methodologies
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and quality-control records
• Communicate critical or complex findings to pathologists, transplant teams, physicians, and healthcare professionals
• Assist with training, mentoring, and competency assessment of laboratory staff
• Monitor inventory and ensure availability of reagents and supplies
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow laboratory safety and infection-control procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology
• Valid ASCP (or equivalent) certification
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience
• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Abuse Testing
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• Ability to perform complex HLA and histocompatibility testing
• Knowledge of molecular and serologic HLA typing methodologies
• Experience with antibody screening, identification, and transplant-related immunologic testing
• Ability to operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized laboratory equipment
• Ability to follow CAP, CLIA, laboratory, and applicable transplant/histocompatibility standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HLA and histocompatibility testing, including molecular and serologic methodologies, while ensuring compliance with CAP and CLIA standards. Proficient in operating specialized laboratory equipment and maintaining quality control and assurance in a clinical laboratory setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HLA Testing
• Molecular HLA Typing
• Antibody Screening
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
• ASCP Certification

Hard Skills

• HLA Testing
• Molecular HLA Typing
• Serologic Methodologies
• Antibody Screening
• Transplant-Related Immunologic Testing
• Crossmatching
• Compatibility Testing
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Mentoring
• Training

Certifications & Qualifications

• ASCP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Laboratory Experience
• CAP Standards
• CLIA Standards
• Transplant Standards
• Patient Confidentiality

Tools & Technologies

• Laboratory Equipment
• Quality-Control Records