Medical Lab Scientist - Part Time

Healthier Mississippi People•Canton, MS

About The Position

Performs a full range of laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Compiles specific technical, statistical, and numerical data. The role requires knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols, chemistry, biological organisms and tissues, analytical methods, and the use of personal computers and related software. The Medical Lab Scientist analyzes, verifies, and manipulates clinical and laboratory data. Work involves testing biological samples in several laboratory areas, operating and maintaining analytical equipment, and following safety, environmental, and infection-control practices. The position includes frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing and pulling, reaching, and twisting; occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; and exposure to biohazards and other potentially unpleasant or hazardous conditions.

Requirements

Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and the chemical processes and transformations they undergo.
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues and cells, their functions, 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 accepted credential is required within 120 days after hire: MT(AAB), MT(AMT), MT(ASCP), MB(ASCP), CLS(NCA), or an equivalent categorical registration listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical laboratory tests and analyses in hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
Analyze biological materials for chemical content or reactions.
Analyze body fluids to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
Cultivate and isolate microbial organisms, assist with their identification, 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 and morphology, blood group type, and transfusion compatibility.
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.