Medical Lab Scientist
Healthier Mississippi People LLC·Grenada, Mississippi
Healthier Mississippi People LLC·Grenada, Mississippi
Conduct clinical laboratory tests and analyses in various areas including hematology and microbiology. Monitor programs to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results and maintain safety standards.
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.
Knowledge,
Skills, and
Abilities: 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, 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.
Conducts 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, cuts, stains, and mounts biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis. Selects and prepares specimens and media for cell culture, using aseptic, technique. 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Demands: Requires 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
Certifications, Licenses, Registration Required: One of the below accepted credentials required post-hire within 120 days. American 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.
Market context
Medical Lab Scientist roles in Mississippi are typically tied to ongoing hospital, clinic, and diagnostic lab needs, so demand is often steady rather than seasonal. These positions are competitive because employers look for certification from recognized bodies such as ASCP, AMT, or AAB within 120 days of hire, along with strong analytical skills and knowledge of chemical compositions and biological organisms. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and match your lab experience to the specific testing environment.
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