Medical Laboratory Scientist I- HLA
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
This position will work under the supervision and direction of the HLA laboratory supervisor.
Job description
Medical Laboratory Scientists I 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.
Job Requirements
- Keep all instrumentation in good working order and identify and notify the supervisor or lead tech of instrument malfunctions.
- Aid in instrument repair.
- Identify abnormal or discrepant results.
- Limited participation in student teaching and assisting of other personnel rotating through the section.
- Limited administrative duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology.
- ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment).
- Previous HLA experience preferred.
- ASCP Certified preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan up to 10% match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.