Laboratory Assistant
The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member can achieve their fullest potential.
About the role
10-month position responsible for collecting, processing, and preparing patient specimens for laboratory testing while ensuring accurate patient identification, specimen integrity, and exceptional patient care. This position performs venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen processing, point-of-care testing as assigned, and other laboratory support functions in accordance with established clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Collects blood and other patient specimens using approved collection techniques.
- Accurately identifies, labels, processes, and prepares specimens for laboratory testing.
- Performs specimen handling, storage, packaging, and transport in accordance with laboratory requirements.
- Performs point-of-care testing and laboratory support functions as assigned.
- Maintains laboratory supplies, equipment, and collection materials to support daily operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- 2 years of relevant experience (required).
- Experience with specimen processing and laboratory workflows.
- Experience performing point-of-care or waived laboratory testing.
- Experience working in an outpatient or ambulatory healthcare setting.
An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Pay
$18.64 - $27.96 per hour.