Medical Laboratory Scientist II- HLA

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Closing Date: 02/20/2026

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: 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:

This position will work under the supervision and direction of the HLA laboratory supervisor. MLS II in the HLA laboratory performs 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.

The MLS II fulfills all the responsibilities and tasks of a MLS I as well as performing quality assurance metric studies, and training/competency assessments.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in a chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science
• 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory
• CHT (ABHI) certification within 1 year of eligibility. If eligible at time of hire then within 1 year of hire date.
• Must be able to identify and report abnormal test results as well as communicate and interact with reviewing Pathologists and submitting clinicians. Must be able to work independently, multi-task, and make subjective decisions. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in medical laboratory science
• Current CHT (ABHI) certification

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Trains new hires in the department and is responsible for training/competency assessments.
• Maintains appropriate reagent stock in the department by performing inventory counts and submitting inventory orders to the lead tech or supervisor.
• Assist with preparing preliminary reports pending HLA Medical Director Review as needed. Assist other HLA technologist as needed
• Provide technical information e.g. specimen requirements and collection, test methods etc. to RN, Physicians and other clients
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on equipment used to perform testing. Adhere to the laboratory s quality control…