Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Mississippi
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Mississippi are open across Jackson and Morton and other Mississippi metros, with employers like University of Mississippi Medical Center and Lafayette Health Ventures hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID: R00044849
Job Category: Allied Health
Organization: Hematology
Location/s: Main Campus Jackson
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology
Job Summary:
To perform a full range of laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. To compile specific, technical, statistical and/or numerical data.
Education & Experience
Certifications, Licenses, Registration Required:
One of the below accepted credentials required post-hire within 120 days.
- American Association of Bioanalyst, MT(AAB)
- American Medical Technologist, MT(AMT)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology, MT(ASCP)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology, MB(ASCP)
- National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel CLS(NCA)
- Equivalent categorical registration in Blood Banking, BB(ASCP), Chemistry, C(ASCP), Cytometry, SCYM (ASCP); Hematology, H(ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP), Microbiology, M(ASCP), or Molecular Biology, MB(ASCP) from American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures. Knowledge of chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo. Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells function, intercede with each other and the environment. Analytical skills. Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical and/or laboratory data.
Responsibilities
- Conducts clinical laboratory tests and analysis in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
- Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Cultivates, isolates, assists in identifying, and conducts tests on microbial organisms; obtains, cuts, stains, and mounts biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.
- Selects and prepares specimens and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique. Studies blood samples to determine the number of cells and their morphology, as well as blood group type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers; promotes safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
Pay Class: Hourly
FTE %: 100
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date: 03/25/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
INTRODUCTION
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID: R00044849
Job Category: Allied Health
Organization: Hematology
Location/s: Main Campus Jackson
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology
Job Summary:
To perform a full range of laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. To compile specific, technical, statistical and/or numerical data.
Education & Experience
Certifications, Licenses, Registration Required:
One of the below accepted credentials required post-hire within 120 days.
- American Association of Bioanalyst, MT(AAB)
- American Medical Technologist, MT(AMT)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology, MT(ASCP)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology, MB(ASCP)
- National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel CLS(NCA)
- Equivalent categorical registration in Blood Banking, BB(ASCP), Chemistry, C(ASCP), Cytometry, SCYM (ASCP); Hematology, H(ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP), Microbiology, M(ASCP), or Molecular Biology, MB(ASCP) from American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures. Knowledge of chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo. Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells function, intercede with each other and the environment. Analytical skills. Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical and/or laboratory data.
Responsibilities
- Conducts clinical laboratory tests and analysis in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
- Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Cultivates, isolates, assists in identifying, and conducts tests on microbial organisms; obtains, cuts, stains, and mounts biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.
- Selects and prepares specimens and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique. Studies blood samples to determine the number of cells and their morphology, as well as blood group type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers; promotes safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
Pay Class: Hourly
FTE %: 100
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date: 03/25/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
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Who's Hiring
- University of Mississippi Medical Center5
- Lafayette Health Ventures1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Education1
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory scientist jobs across Mississippi.
- Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or a related life science field
- ASCP Board of Certification (MLS or MT) or equivalent national certification
- Proficiency with high-volume automated analyzers such as Beckman Coulter, Sysmex, or Abbott platforms
- Experience performing and documenting quality control procedures in a CLIA-regulated laboratory
- Ability to perform across multiple disciplines including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker, Cerner, or Sunquest
Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical laboratory scientist jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 6+ medical laboratory scientist openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Jackson and Morton. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
Which Mississippi cities have the most medical laboratory scientist jobs?
Jackson and Morton have the most medical laboratory scientist openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire medical laboratory scientists in Mississippi?
Employers hiring medical laboratory scientists in Mississippi include University of Mississippi Medical Center and Lafayette Health Ventures, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote medical laboratory scientist jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 0% of medical laboratory scientist openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for medical laboratory scientist jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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