Position & Client Overview:

What an opportunity! A medical center in central Mississippi has an opening for medical technologists or medical laboratory technicians to work the day shift in microbiology.

Applicants must be experienced microbiologists.

This position offers a generous compensation package which includes a competitive hourly rate, tax-free per diems, and the choice of provided housing or a tax-free housing stipend.

Weekly Pay: $2,252

Living in or around Hattiesburg is like a sweet slice of Southern charm with a splash of adventure. The weather is generally warm and inviting, with average highs ranging from the low 60s in winter to the low 90s in summer. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Longleaf Trace—a scenic trail perfect for biking, jogging, or just pretending you’re training for a marathon. For indoor fun, there’s the Hattiesburg Zoo, local art galleries, and cozy coffee shops that double as study spots or book club havens. Whether you’re kayaking on the Leaf River or catching a show at the Saenger Theater, Hattiesburg offers a laid-back lifestyle with just enough buzz to keep things interesting.

Job Summary:

Conduct examinations on specimens collected from patients and animals for bacterial, viral, protozoan and fungal infections.

 

Skill Requirements:

• Computer skills
• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Follow instructions and procedures very carefully
• Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills

 

Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct complex research projects, such as improving sterilization procedures or developing new drugs to combat infectious diseases
• Perform laboratory experiments that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses
• Supervise the work of biological technicians and other workers and evaluate the accuracy of their results
• Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms for study
• Identify and classify microorganisms found in specimens collected from humans, plants, animals, or the environment
• Monitor the effect of microorganisms on plants, animals, other microorganisms, or the environment
• Review literature and the findings of other researchers and attend conferences
• Prepare technical reports, publish research papers, and make recommendations based on their research findings
• Present research findings to scientists, non-scientist executives, engineers, other colleagues, and the public

 

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in biology, microbiology or another biological or physical science
• Certification as a medical technologist (MT, MLS) though ASCP preferred

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND