Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Chemistry

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Closing Date: 09/08/2026 Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support Job Type: Regular Work Shift:

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No Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.   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

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Summary of Job Duties: The Medical Laboratory Scientist I (Chemistry) performs routine and complex laboratory testing in the Chemistry department to assist physicians and healthcare providers in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This position is responsible for analyzing patient specimens, operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, ensuring quality control standards are met, and reporting accurate and timely test results in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences OR an approved ASCP discipline (30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the Bachelor's). • ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment).

Preferred Qualifications: • Previous clinical laboratory experience • ASCP certification

Additional Information: Job Requirements: • Daily quality control review. • Organize and clean workspaces. • Ensure adequate supplies required for daily operations are available by restocking inventory, preparing reagents, rotating stock as required. • Communicate with clinics, physicians and external staff regarding sample integrity issues and/or critical values. • Set-up, maintain and operate lab automation systems used to process samples. • Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in analysis such as spectrophotometers, analyzers, microscopes, slide stainers, diluters, and computer controlled high volume analyzers, mixers, rotators, pipettes. • Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment used to perform testing. • Maintain equipment used for personal protection and safety such as eyewashes, safety showers, biohazard containers, hoods, chemical cabinets and personal protective equipment. • Maintain temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, heat blocks. • Perform other duties as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Stand: Frequently Sit: Frequently Walk: Occasionally Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs Push and pull weight: 25 lbs Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently Talk: Continuously Hear: Continuously Taste or smell: Occasionally Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Resume Optional Documents:

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