Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II (Per Diem) - Core Labs

UNC Health • Chapel Hill, NC

6d • 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 Care System. The Core Laboratory includes Chemistry, Toxicology, Blood Gas Analysis, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Automated Hematology and Manual Hematology, including Smear Review and Body Fluid Analysis, and Specimen Processing.

The position performs waived/point-of-care, moderate, and high-complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to the role and demonstrated competency. It investigates and resolves issues involving equipment, test results, specimens, and workflow; performs quality control and proficiency testing; and monitors laboratory testing accuracy and precision. The role also supports reagent and supply preparation and inventory, reviews and reports test results, consults with healthcare providers, contributes to projects and teams, and supports training and education. The employee serves as a technical resource and works under direction or independently depending on experience. This is a per-diem, onsite position with a day schedule and 8 standard hours per week. The hiring range is $24.98–$35.91 per hour for MLS I and $26.85–$38.61 per hour for MLS II. Pay offers depend on experience and internal equity.

Requirements

• MLS I: Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or an associate’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology.
• MLS I: No prior professional laboratory experience required.
• MLS II: Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or an associate’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology.
• MLS II, associate’s degree holders: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification required.
• MLS II, bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in the specialty area required.
• MLS II, bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification required.
• MLS II, associate’s degree with MLT certification: two years of experience required.
• MLS II, bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science with categorical certification: two years of experience required.
• MLS 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 for reporting accuracy 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 the 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.

Benefits

• UNC Health benefits are available to this State position. Employees of another North Carolina agency who currently participate in TSERS or the ORP may be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree