Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Blood Bank

Summary of Job Duties

The MLS II position is an important role within the Blood Bank department that assists with validations, quality control performance, staff safety training, inventory management, and LIS support. This position collaborates closely with the Blood Bank Supervisor in order to maintain day-to-day operations. This position will also focus on improving patient outcomes by performing advanced blood banking techniques, dispensing blood and blood components, and educating students.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Chemistry, or Biology
• 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• ASCP Certification or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of LIS configuration and support, Laboratory Safety Officer, Validations, Staff Training and Education, Performance of Quality Control
• Previous blood bank or transfusion medicine experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components
• Perform ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, crossmatching units of blood, and running the automated ABO/RH, IAT equipment
• Wash red blood cells and platelets
• Perform platelet crossmatching and platelet antibody identification
• Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance
• Issue blood and blood components to the floors
• Understand the importance of massive trauma and to issue blood and blood components as set forth in the Massive Transfusion Protocol
• Communicate effectively with the blood bank customers including physicians, nurses, and other UAMS staff members
• Receive samples and to ensure all samples are appropriately labeled and collected properly for the Blood Bank
• Assist in training of new staff and students
• Maintain competency and train on all revised and new policy/procedures in a timely manner
• Report any deviation from standard operating procedures to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance with 100% accuracy
• Assist with performance of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual quality control
• May perform other duties as assigned

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

Work Shift: Shift Vary
Closing Date: 09/05/2026
Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type: Regular
Sponsorship Available: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes