Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II (Hybrid Posting)

About the role

This hybrid posting recruits for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Laboratory Scientist II, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNC Health Care System (UNCHCS). This position is eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program.

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

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
• No prior professional laboratory experience required

Medical Laboratory Scientist II

• Associate’s Degree holders: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification 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) certification 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

Pay

• Medical Laboratory Scientist I: $24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist II: $26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Schedule

• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day
• Job Location: Chapel Hill, NC
• Overtime: Non-exempt

Benefits

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.