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

UNC Health•Chapel Hill, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

UNC Health is recruiting for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Laboratory Scientist II, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The position performs patient testing and administrative tasks in support of clinical activities at the 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 schedule is five 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with one in four weekends and holidays. This onsite position is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is a full-time State position employed by UNC Health Care System. The role is eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program and UNC Health benefits. Salary 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; offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or associate’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology.
For Medical Laboratory Scientist II candidates with an associate’s degree: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification and two years of experience are required.
For Medical Laboratory Scientist II candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in the specialty area and two years of experience are required.
For Medical Laboratory Scientist II candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification is required; no experience is required.
No prior professional laboratory experience is required for Medical Laboratory Scientist I.
Ability to perform testing and other role duties according to demonstrated competency.

Responsibilities

Perform waived/point-of-care, moderate, and high-complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to the role and demonstrated competency.
Investigate and resolve problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
Perform quality control and proficiency testing, and monitor laboratory testing accuracy and precision.
Prepare reagents and assist in preparing standard and control materials.
Monitor reagent inventory and assist with maintaining laboratory supplies.
Review test results for 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 for new employees and other learners, as appropriate to the role.
Serve as a technical resource and work under direction or independently based on experience level.
Perform other duties as assigned.