Medical Lab Scientist - Part Time

Healthier Mississippi People LLC•Canton, MS

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist performs a full range of laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses that support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The role also compiles specific technical, statistical, and numerical data. The position requires knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols; chemical composition, structure, properties, and processes; and plant and animal organisms, their tissues and cells, and how they function and interact. It also requires analytical skills, proficiency with personal computers and related software, and the ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical and laboratory data. Work involves frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions, including potential exposure to radiation, blood-borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The position also involves physical activities such as bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, twisting, and walking, with occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

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 and cells, how they function, and how they interact with one another and the environment.
Analytical skills.
Skills in using personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical and/or laboratory data.
One of the listed credentials is required post-hire within 120 days: MT(AAB), MT(AMT), MT(ASCP), MB(ASCP), CLS(NCA), or an equivalent categorical ASCP registration in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Cytometry, Hematology, Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical laboratory tests and analyses in hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
Analyze biological material samples for chemical content or reactions.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids to identify normal and abnormal components.
Cultivate and isolate microbial organisms, assist in identifying them, and conduct tests on them.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.
Select and prepare specimens and media for cell culture using aseptic technique.
Study blood samples to determine cell counts, morphology, blood group type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, including spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
Promote safety, environmental, and infection-control practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.