Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care. As a Medical Lab Scientist with WakeMed Urology, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care by providing accurate, timely laboratory testing that helps guide diagnosis and treatment decisions. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of providers and healthcare professionals in a specialty practice that values quality, innovation, and exceptional patient experiences.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing to support the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of patients within the WakeMed Urology practice.
• Accurately evaluate, document, and report patient test results while utilizing sound clinical judgment and adhering to established laboratory procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and perform quality control on laboratory equipment, instruments, and systems to ensure reliable and accurate testing outcomes.
• Maintain laboratory readiness by supporting inventory management, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and safe laboratory practices.
• Collaborate with providers and teammates while assisting with the training and onboarding of new employees and students, serving as a knowledgeable resource within the laboratory.

Who You Are

• You have a preferred 2 years of clinical laboratory experience and a strong understanding of laboratory operations, quality standards, and patient-focused care.
• You are highly detail-oriented and able to exercise independent judgment when evaluating, interpreting, and reporting laboratory results within established testing protocols.
• You are proficient in the use of laboratory instrumentation, diagnostic equipment, and computer systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain workflow efficiency.
• You are committed to ongoing professional development, maintaining required competencies, and staying current with laboratory best practices.
• Experience performing moderate complexity testing, including urine microscopy and post-vasectomy sperm count analysis, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Required - Or Certificate completed from a NAACLS accredited program and recognized by the ASCP Board as qualifying for the MLT Required
• 2 Years Clinical - Clinical Laboratory Preferred
• American Society for Clinical Pathology Preferred
• National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel Certification Preferred