Medical Laboratory Scientist - Reference Lab

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Reference Lab at Main Campus Jackson. You will perform a full range of tests and analyses to aid diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, and compile detailed technical data for reporting.

The role requires certification within 1 year of hire from an accredited body and strong knowledge of laboratory procedures across hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and urinalysis.

Qualifications

• Post-hire certification within 1 year from a recognized credentialing body.
• Credentials accepted include MT(AAB), MT(AMT), MT(ASCP) MB(ASCP) and MLS(ASCP).
• Knowledge of laboratory protocols, analytical chemistry and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis tests.
• Analyze biological samples for chemical content and reactions.
• Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids to identify normal/abnormal components.
• Cultivate and prepare slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis.
• Prepare specimens/media for cell culture using aseptic technique.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lab procedures

Data analysis

Education

MLS/MT certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R00053837

Job Category: Allied Health

Organization: Reference Lab

Location/s: Main Campus Jackson

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Reference Lab

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: Full time

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