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

UNC Health•Raleigh, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This hybrid posting recruits for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Laboratory Scientist II, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. The role performs patient testing and administrative tasks supporting clinical activities at UNC Health. It performs waived/point-of-care, moderate, and high-complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to the role and demonstrated competency. Work may be performed under direction or independently based on experience level. The position is per diem, with 4 standard hours per week, a variable schedule, and an onsite work assignment in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hiring ranges are $24.98–$35.91 per hour for Medical Laboratory Scientist I and $26.85–$38.61 per hour for Medical Laboratory Scientist II. Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity. This position is employed by NC Health, a private, fully owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, and is not a state-employed position.

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.
Medical Laboratory Scientist I: No prior professional laboratory experience required.
Medical Laboratory Scientist II: 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) certification required.
Medical Laboratory Scientist II, bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in the specialty area required.
Medical Laboratory Scientist II, bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification required.
Medical Laboratory Scientist II, associate's degree with MLT certification: Two years of experience required.
Medical Laboratory Scientist II, bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological Science with categorical certification: Two years of experience required.
Medical Laboratory Scientist II, bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science with MT/MLS certification: No experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform waived/point-of-care, moderate, and high-complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and demonstrated competency.
Investigate and resolve problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
Perform quality control and proficiency testing, and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
Prepare reagents and assist in preparing standard and control materials.
Monitor reagent inventory and assist with maintaining laboratory supplies.
Review test results to ensure accurate reporting and timely correction of errors.
Report laboratory results and consult or confer with healthcare providers as needed.
Participate on teams and/or perform special projects or assignments.
Participate in education and training of new employees and other learners, as appropriate to role.
Serve as a technical resource and work under direction or independently based on experience level.
Perform other duties as assigned.