Laboratory Specialist - MLT/MLA/Phlebotomy

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open‑access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs. We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team! Title: Laboratory Specialist – MLT/MLA/Phlebotomy Employee Classification: Clerical & Secretarial Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College Department: Allied Health Campus Location: SWTCC – Multiple Campus Locations Job Summary This is a full‑time, fiscal year appointment assisting the medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory assistant, and phlebotomy departments. This position reports to the Chair of Allied Health. The Laboratory Specialist provides coordinating and academic support to faculty and students in laboratory and clinical settings, assists with clinical evaluations, self‑study reports, computer lab, etc. Job Duties Assist faculty and independently conduct MLT, PLBT, and MLA laboratory classes. Assist faculty in setting up and delivering simulation scenarios and facilitate student learning through simulation. Set up and clean labs and equipment. Maintain lab equipment, schedule repairs/replacements. Maintain budget and inventory of laboratory equipment and stock cultures. Order and maintain lab and clerical supplies. Maintain student files, perform clerical duties related to teaching. Assist with health fairs, national lab week activities, recruiting and MLT Student Association activities. Participate in department management and governance through committee participation and team functions, including orientations, pinning, and other areas. Help in community events supporting faculty and students and support partnership with external entities. Other duties as directed by the Chair. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in a science discipline, preferably in Medical Lab Technology. National certification as MLT; Tennessee State Licensure as MLT. One‑year full‑time work experience as MLT. General clinical lab experience and computer skills desirable. Non-Discrimination Statement The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, View email address on click.appcast.io, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, View phone number on click.appcast.io. See the full non‑discrimination policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr