Medical Lab Scientist III - Core Lab - CL

UNC Health•Clayton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs patient testing across multiple laboratory disciplines and specialty laboratories in support of clinical activities at UNC Health. The role applies advanced technologist competencies to produce accurate results, troubleshoot laboratory operations, and support quality, training, and regulatory activities. It serves as a senior or lead technologist in an area of expertise, provides technical direction and consultation, and may assess testing personnel competency. The position is full-time, onsite, and based in Clayton, North Carolina, with a day work schedule and 40 standard hours per week.

Requirements

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.
For an associate’s degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification is required, and four years of experience are required.
For a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in the specialty area is required, and three years of experience are required.
For a bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification is required, and two years of experience are required.
CHT/CHS (ACHI) certification is acceptable for the Histocompatibility Laboratory.

Responsibilities

Perform patient testing in multiple laboratory disciplines and specialty laboratories.
Apply advanced technologist competencies to produce accurate test results, including all levels of CLIA-outlined testing, and solve problems.
Maintain equipment and investigate issues involving equipment, test results, specimens, or workflow.
Serve as a senior or lead technologist in an area of expertise; provide technical direction to assigned personnel and testing consultation to healthcare team members.
Gather data for quality purposes.
May assess testing personnel competency levels.
Monitor daily operations of a laboratory section or work area.
Participate in teams or special projects and assignments, including inventory management, committee membership, new test development and validations, and linearity studies.
Perform and review quality control and proficiency testing in the appropriate laboratories.
Review test results for report accuracy and timely correction of errors.
Serve as a preceptor, teach multiple types of learners, and train new employees.
Develop knowledge of and assist with regulatory compliance activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.