Medical Lab Scientist Blood Bank (R00044486)

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center.u00a0 Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:u00a0Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations.u00a0 You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.u00a0You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.u00a0u00a0You can only apply one time to a job requisition.u00a0u00a0Once 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.u00a0Thank you,u00a0Human Resourcesu00a0Important Applications Instructions:Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/u00a0license.u00a0 You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.u00a0Job Requisition ID:R00044486Job Category:Allied HealthOrganization:Blood BankLocation/s:Main Campus JacksonJob Title:Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood BankJob 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 & ExperienceCertifications, Licenses, Registration Required:One of the below accepted credentials required post-hire within 120 days.u00a0American 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.u00a0u00a0Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:u00a0Knowledge 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.u00a0Responsibilitiesu00a0Conducts 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, uts, stains, and mounts biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.Selects and prepares specimens and media for cell culture, using aseptic, technique.u00a0 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 DemandsRequires 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)u00a0Time Type:FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:NoPay Class:HourlyFTE %:100u00a0

Created: 2026-01-16