Milk Lab Technician -Lead-Milk Depot

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is looking for a Milk Lab Technician Lead. This role will oversee the preparation of neonatal feedings, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The candidate must have a High School Diploma and two years of milk lab experience. Key responsibilities include training staff, maintaining sanitation, and managing inventory. Strong mathematical skills and computer proficiency are crucial. The position is full-time at the Main Campus in Jackson, MS, offering an opportunity to enhance neonatal nutrition care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a milk lab.
• Ability to perform complex formula calculations.
• Exhibit professional judgment and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of neonatal feedings.
• Train and support Milk Lab Technicians.
• Maintain sanitation standards in the Milk Lab.
• Manage logs and audit records for quality improvement.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in mathematical calculations

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Professional judgment and critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Milk Lab equipment

Job description

Milk Lab Technician -Lead-Milk Depot page is loaded## Milk Lab Technician -Lead-Milk Depotlocations: Jackson, MS - Main Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R00049892Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## Job Requisition ID:R00049892## Job Category:Allied Health## Organization:Children's Dieticians and Milk Depot## Location/s:Main Campus Jackson## Job Title:Milk Lab Technician -Lead-Milk Depot## Job Summary:The Milk Lab Technician Lead coordinates the safe preparation and delivery of neonatal feedings, including human milk and specialized formulas, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards. They lead workflow processes, support team members, manage inventory and documentation systems, and drive quality improvement efforts to maintain high standards of care.## Education & Experience**Education and Experience Required:**High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years milk lab experience.**Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required:**N/A## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**Demonstrates advanced proficiency in mathematical calculations, with the ability to accurately perform complex formula and human milk fortification tasks and successfully meet competency standards. Possesses strong computer and technical skills, with the ability to navigate specialized systems, interpret data, and troubleshoot workflow challenges effectively. Exhibits professional judgment, critical thinking, and excellent interpersonal communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with the multidisciplinary team and ensure safe, high-quality patient care.**Responsibilities*** Lead and coordinate the preparation of neonatal feedings, including human milk and specialized formulas, ensuring accuracy through precise calculations, adherence to established formulations, and aseptic technique* Train and support Milk Lab Technicians on preparation procedures, safety protocols, equipment use, and efficient workflow practices* Verify new or complex feeding orders with a registered dietitian and ensure appropriate standardized recipes are followed* Utilize clinical information systems to manage feeding orders, generate labels, and maintain production accuracy while demonstrating advanced competency with Milk Lab equipment and technology* Ensure proper storage and timely delivery of prepared feedings to designated unit refrigerators* Maintain strict sanitation standards within the Milk Lab, including cleaning and disinfection of workspaces, utensils, equipment, and storage areas* Maintain logs, audit records, and data tracking systems to support regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives* Lead workflow coordination and continuous process improvement efforts to uphold safety, efficiency, and high standards of neonatal nutrition care* 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 no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, no working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, no travelling to offsite locations, no activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, constant lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, no climbing, no crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, no driving, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)## 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:05/8/2026## Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care. We foster environments that support respect, compassion and belonging for all faculty, staff and students as well as patients and visitors. 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