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

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.
• Maintains 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

• No prior professional laboratory experience required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Other Information

• Licensure/Certification: Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Scientist II: ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required. Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required.
• Experience: 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.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: Johnston Health
• Organization Unit: Core Lab - CL
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
• 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
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Variable
• Location of Job: US:NC:Clayton
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No