Medical Laboratory Technician II
About The Position
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct testing of viral agents and/or the diseases they may cause in mammalian and avian species. Duties include processing samples in accordance with standardized procedures for viral serological tests; assures quality control of reagents, test kits and in-house laboratory controls; monitors and maintains all laboratory equipment; prepares and maintains adequate amounts of working solutions and reagents as needed; maintains inventory of stock of laboratory supplies; computer data entry of test results and processing of paperwork for client distribution.
Requirements
- General theoretical knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to virology, serology or immunology, or other related disciplines.
- Ability to use laboratory equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to make accurate observations and written reports of findings.
- Associate’s degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct testing of viral agents and/or the diseases they may cause in mammalian and avian species.
- Processing samples in accordance with standardized procedures for viral serological tests
- Assures quality control of reagents, test kits and in-house laboratory controls
- Monitors and maintains all laboratory equipment
- Prepares and maintains adequate amounts of working solutions and reagents as needed
- Maintains inventory of stock of laboratory supplies
- Computer data entry of test results and processing of paperwork for client distribution.
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
