Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Immunology

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. A Medical Laboratory Scientist I in the core section performs laboratory tests that help in the diagnosis, detection and treatment of diseases in the areas of hematology, coagulation, immunology, chemistry.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, biology, or other ASCP approved discipline
• Eligible for examination and certification with ASCP.
• Must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Current ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of chemistry, special chemistry, hematology or immunology testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, maintain and operate lab automation systems used to process samples.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in analysis such as spectrophotometers, analyzers, microscopes, slide stainers, diluters, and computer controlled high volume analyzers, mixers, rotators, pipettes.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment used to perform testing.
• Maintain equipment used for personal protection and safety such as eyewashes, safety showers, biohazard containers, hoods, chemical cabinets and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, heat blocks.
• Conduct analysis of blood, urine, spinal fluid, body fluids and other biological samples to determine presence of normal and abnormal components in assigned section(s).
• Perform quality controls or quality check materials and perform corrective action as required.
• Enter test results and other data related to analysis and communication of results into relevant computer information systems or other document archival systems.
• Provide technical information about specimen collection, sample transport, sample identification, required documents, test methods and other related technical information to RN, physicians or laboratory clients.
• Use laboratory computer systems to order tests, generate results, generate reports, document results and communications, interpret results, and other lab duties related to inventory, testing method verifications and quality control.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level