Medical Laboratory Scientist (Immunohematology)

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Laboratory & Life SciencesLaboratory Scientist

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DescriptionDo you enjoy solving complex problems such as identifying the specificity of antibodies in patient samples? If you do, come work in one of our Immunohematology Reference Labs.

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Laboratory & Life SciencesLaboratory Scientist

Description

Do you enjoy solving complex problems such as identifying the specificity of antibodies in patient samples? If you do, come work in one of our Immunohematology Reference Labs.

About the Role

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Resolve complex immunohematology and compatibility problems to provide the safest donor blood for the patients in our community. We focus on providing the best possible customer service. Flexible schedules, such as, working four (4) 10-hour shifts or five (5) 8-hour shifts per week may be available. No on-call requirements.

Requirements

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National certification as MT/CLS/MLS with ASCP, AAB or AMT, including immunohematology
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science
Familiarity with blood banking
Clinical laboratory training program or three years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience with a minimum of six months in the transfusion service or Immunohematology Reference Lab
SBB(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) preferred

Opportunity to take advantage of LifeSouth’s accredited SBB training program
Gain experience in an AABB accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory
Opportunity to learn and continue to improve skills

Responsibilities

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→Follow established policies and procedures
→Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify a supervisor, manager, or director
→Document all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
→Exercise professional judgment in evaluation, specimen integrity, results accuracy, and inter-result validity, and take corrective action as necessary

What We Offer

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The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

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