Medical Laboratory Scientist II- Microbiology

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

6d • 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 II in the Microbiology Laboratory is responsible for processing, evaluating and performing tests to identify microorganisms or antigens according to written procedures and performs susceptibilities in the Microbiology Laboratory. This role requires organizing and prioritizing workload, working independently, demonstrating technical expertise on various Microbiology processes, and making critical decisions about results, QC and maintenance issues. The position provides departmental support and performs additional duties or projects as assigned to assist their supervisor. It also involves recording and evaluating daily, weekly, and monthly QC in assigned areas for further review by the supervisor, maintaining safe work practices, following all regulatory requirements, being familiar with all procedures in the department, and engaging the supervisor, manager, or director as appropriate. Other duties as needed will also be performed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 2 years of Clinical Laboratory experience.
• ASCP or equivalent certification in Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT) or Microbiology (M).
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology
• Ability to answer advanced questions about Microbiology from clinicians
• Able to perform blood parasite analysis.
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Knowledge of UAMS testing methods and the ability to operate all equipment in the UAMS Microbiology department.

Responsibilities

• Processing, evaluating and performing tests to identify microorganisms or antigens according to written procedures.
• Performing susceptibilities in the Microbiology Laboratory.
• Organizing and prioritizing workload.
• Working independently.
• Demonstrating technical expertise on various Microbiology processes.
• Making critical decisions about results, QC and maintenance issues.
• Providing departmental support and performing additional duties or projects as assigned to assist their supervisor.
• Recording and evaluating daily, weekly, and monthly QC in their assigned areas for further review by the supervisor.
• Maintaining safe work practices.
• Following all regulatory requirements.
• Being familiar with all procedures in the department.
• Engaging supervisor, manager, or director as appropriate.
• Performing 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: Mid Level