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University of Arkansas for Medical Science

Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Blood Bank- Evenings

University of Arkansas for Medical Science, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208

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Position Details Closing Date:

01/15/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

About UAMS 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Workforce Eligibility Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Department ICE | LPSL CPATH Transfusion Service

Job Summary Evening Shift: 2:30 pm-11:00 pm. 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. They are expected to keep all instrumentation in good working order and identify and notify the supervisor or lead tech of instrument malfunctions. They should be able to aid in instrument repair. They should be able to identify abnormal or discrepant results. They will have limited participation in student teaching and assisting of other personnel rotating through the section. They will have limited administrative duties.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences or an approved ASCP discipline (30 semester hours in biology and chemistry).

Preferred Qualifications:

ASCP and/or CHT (ABHI) certification

Previous clinical laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components as determined by accurate testing to ensure the patient receives the appropriate blood components.

Responsible for performing ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, cross‑matching units of blood, and running the automated ABO/RH, IAT equipment.

Wash red blood cells and plasma.

Perform platelet crossmatching and platelet antibody identification.

Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance.

Issue blood and blood components to the floors and ensure understanding of massive trauma protocol.

Communicate effectively with the blood bank customers, including physicians, nurses, and other UAMS staff members.

Receive samples and ensure all samples are appropriately labeled and collected properly for the blood bank.

Assist in the training of new staff and students, maintain competency, train on revised and new policy/procedures on time.

Report any deviation from standard operating procedures to the supervisor on time.

Assist with the performance of Quarterly, Semi‑annual, and Annual quality control.

Other duties as assigned.

Salary Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission), Proof of Veteran Status, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Recruitment Contact Information Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

Application Instructions All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements

Annual TB Screening

Criminal Background Check

Substance Abuse Testing

Physical Requirements Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding.

Frequent Physical Activity:

Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking.

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping.

Benefits Eligibility Yes

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