Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II (Hybrid Posting) - Core Labs

About the role

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. This hybrid posting recruits for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Laboratory Scientist II, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. The Core Laboratory is comprised of multiple testing areas- Chemistry, Toxicology, Blood Gas Analysis, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Automated Hematology and Manual Hematology, including Smear Review and Body Fluid Analysis, and Specimen Processing.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and demonstrated competency.
• Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
• Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.
• Monitors reagent inventory and assists with maintaining laboratory supplies.
• Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of reporting and timely correction of errors.
• Reports laboratory results and consults/confers with healthcare providers as needed.
• Participates on teams and/or performs special projects or assignments.
• Participates in the education and training of new employees and other learners, as appropriate to role.
• Serves as a technical resource and works under direction or independently based on experience level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist I: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist II: Associate’s Degree holders: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) required; Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required; Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required.

Experience:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist I: No prior professional laboratory experience required.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist II: Associate’s Degree with MLT certification: Two (2) years of experience required; Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with categorical certification: Two (2) years of experience required; Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science with MT/MLS certification: No experience required.

Pay

MLS I: Salary Range: $24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range). MLS II: Salary Range: $26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Schedule

Standard schedule is every weekend from 11:15 PM to