Pediatric Clinical Lab Scientist - Evening Shift

ummc; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Children's Lab, evening shift (1:30 PM to 10:00 PM). You will perform a full range of tests for diagnosis and treatment, compiling technical and numerical data for clinical interpretation.

Applicants must meet credentialing requirements within one year of hire and demonstrate strong analytical and data-handling skills. This role is full-time, on-site at the Main Campus in Jackson.

Qualifications

• Certification/licensure required within 1 year post-hire.
• Credentials listed include MT(AAB), MT(AMT), MT(ASCP), MB(ASCP), CLS(NCA), and various ASCP registrations.
• Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
• Ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical and/or laboratory data.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical laboratory tests and analysis in 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 normal and abnormal components.
• Cultivates and identifies microbial organisms; prepares slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.
• Prepares specimens/media for cell culture using aseptic technique; studies blood samples for cell counts and compatibility.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers; promotes safety and infection control.
• Duties listed are representative and not exclusive.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory data analysis

Clinical data interpretation

Computer literacy

Education

AAB/MT/ASCP certification eligibility

Post-hire credentialing within 1 year

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Children's Lab, evening shift (1:30 PM to 10:00 PM). You will perform a full range of tests for diagnosis and treatment, compiling technical and numerical data for clinical interpretation.

Applicants must meet credentialing requirements within one year of hire and demonstrate strong analytical and data-handling skills. This role is full-time, on-site at the Main Campus in Jackson.