Medical Laboratory Scientist I (Jonesboro, AR)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
Join Team UAMS as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I, providing precise, timely laboratory testing to support accurate diagnoses and optimal patient care.
Job description
In this role, you’ll be directly responsible for blood phlebotomy, testing patient samples, preparing specimens for transport, and delivering results efficiently.
Responsibilities also include instructing staff, managing inventory, supporting accreditation efforts, performing routine and specialized laboratory procedures, operating and maintaining equipment, participating in quality assurance programs, communicating findings to clinicians, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering patient-centered healthcare, apply today to join a collaborative, patient-focused laboratory team dedicated to enhancing patient care at the UAMS Family Medical Center in Jonesboro!
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 eligibility).
- Previous clinical laboratory experience (preferred)
- Valid ASCP certification (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan
- 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.