Medical Laboratory Technician
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. Duties include assisting veterinarians during necropsy examinations, including cleaning, restocking and disinfecting the necropsy area. Other duties include laundry, janitorial, grounds maintenance, and shipping of hazardous diagnostic specimens. This position includes strenuous physical activity, and applicants must be able to lift up to 50#. Some weekend and holiday work may be involved.
Requirements
- Ability to learn basic laboratory techniques, equipment, and terminology.
- Ability to operate and perform minor maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in some detail.
- Ability to learn basic animal anatomical structure and sampling techniques to assist veterinarian in necropsy.
- applicants must be able to lift up to 50#.
- 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
- assisting veterinarians during necropsy examinations, including cleaning, restocking and disinfecting the necropsy area
- laundry
- janitorial
- grounds maintenance
- shipping of hazardous diagnostic specimens
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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
