Medical Laboratory Scientist I Prn - Blood Bank - Evenings/weekends

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
$33.76 ph; not specified; not specified
Hla typing by rsso
Next generation sequencing
Luminex based hla antibody identification
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): 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.
  • This position will work under the supervision and direction of the HLA laboratory supervisor. Medical Laboratory Scientists in the HLA laboratory perform a variety of technical procedures including HLA typing by rSSO and next generation sequencing methods, Luminex based HLA Antibody identification, and donor/recipient flow cytometric cross-matching.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

$33.76 per hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HLA typing by rSSO
  • next generation sequencing
  • Luminex based HLA Antibody identification
  • flow cytometric cross-matching
  • ABO/Rh testing
  • IAT and DAT testing
  • antibody identification
  • cross-matching units of blood
  • platelet crossmatching
  • platelet antibody identification
  • issue blood and blood components
  • Massive Transfusion Protocol

Nice-to-have

  • aid in instrument repair
  • assist in student teaching
  • assist in training new staff

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry
  • ASCP and/or CHT (ABHI) certification
  • Previous clinical laboratory experience

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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