Technical Lab Assistant

At Mississippi Blood Services, we know for a fact that we make a difference in people's lives every day. We've been working to serve the needs of patients in Mississippi hospitals since 1979. We are committed to providing excellent benefits, a great working environment and just being an all-around great place to work. We are seeking an individual with flexible skills who can provide support in the following areas to help us meet our mission:

Duties:

• Must be detail-oriented and organized with all paperwork.
• Prepare platelet samples for shipping and BacT testing.
• Process normal BacT results.
• Perform and document all phases of batch release including reconciliation and quarantine of components.
• Assist in the preparation of all components, including special components.
• Perform basic laboratory computer functions.
• Organize, identify and label FFP and other blood components with complete accuracy.
• Convert and re-label salvage plasma products with complete accuracy.
• Assist with all aspects of shipping recovered plasma to commercial vendors.
• Verify and document all phases of the discard/destruction of unacceptable components.
• Perform and document all phases of quality control and maintenance to comply with internal and external agency specifications
• Reconcile all blood products daily.
• Complete any work remaining from previous shift.
• Assist in teaching student or student groups in routine production procedures.
• Adhere to MBS Exposure Control Plan; maintain work area in a safe and clean manner.
• Promote his/her continuing education as deemed necessary; gain/maintain competency in all required lab procedures.

Hours: Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm rotating every other weekend.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; stable work history, previous experience or training desirable.
• Perform assigned duties within established guidelines and procedures "by the Book," with a strong attention to detail to accomplish a consistent, error-free product.
• Remain patient and conscientious while performing assigned tasks; checking and double-checking as needed to ensure accurate results.
• Interact with customers in a pleasant and helpful manner, with focus on completing the task on time and error-free.
• Adapts quickly and effectively to changes in work environment
• Communicates needed information in a timely manner to appropriate parties
• Consistently provides timely and accurate service to our donors and customers.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Consistently meets productivity standards with accurate, high quality work
• Works collaboratively with others toward shared goals
• Accepts responsibility for positive and negative outcomes
• Treats others with courtesy, honesty and respect.
• Maintains a positive, can-do attitude
• Using effective verbal and written communication
• Dependably works required hours and completes required assignments
• Takes personal responsibility for ensuring work gets done with minimal direction.
• Represents our organization positively in the workplace and the community.
• Organizational skills to provide a productive work flow.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, performing procedures by the book.
• Ability to work effectively with others toward a common goal.
• Ability to meet flexible working schedule, as required to meet patient needs.

It's a great time to join us in our life saving mission - you'll be glad you did!

Mississippi Blood Services is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet

Drug Free Workplace

Pre-employment drug testing required

Note: Our application process is designed to be completed through this online process. However, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to enable you to apply for one of our positions, please contact us at 601-368-2647 and we will gladly work with you.