Medical Laboratory Technologist II/NBS Medical Laboratory Technologist II
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technologist II performs high-complexity testing within the Fluoroimmunoassay and Hemoglobinopathy Laboratory of the Newborn Screening Unit. The work supports accurate identification of life-threatening disorders in newborns across North Carolina. The position is responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical, and general laboratory processes, following established standard operating procedures and quality assurance protocols to ensure reliable results. The role involves operating semi-automated and automated instrumentation, performing routine instrument maintenance, and using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to record, retrieve, validate, and report patient results. Testing includes newborn screening assays using dried blood spot and whole blood specimens. The work takes place in a regulated public health laboratory and produces timely, accurate results used to guide early diagnosis and treatment. The position must meet federal CLIA ’88 personnel requirements for testing personnel in a laboratory performing high-complexity testing. Applicants must attach copies of transcripts and/or certifications to be considered. Minimum qualifications may be met through a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology, chemistry, or a biological science and two years of medical laboratory experience in the assigned area; an associate’s degree in medical technology and three years of medical laboratory experience; completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or comparable course and four years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requirements
- Meet federal CLIA ’88 personnel requirements for testing personnel in a laboratory performing high-complexity testing.
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology, chemistry, or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of medical laboratory experience in the assigned area; or an associate's degree in medical technology and three years of medical laboratory experience; or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course and four years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Applicants must attach copies of transcripts and/or certifications to be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Expert-level experience performing high-complexity newborn screening assays using HPLC, isoelectric focusing, fluoroimmunoassay, and enzyme immunoassay.
- Intermediate-to-expert proficiency operating semi-automated and automated laboratory instrumentation, including routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to record, retrieve, validate, and report patient test results while adhering to data integrity standards.
- Experience applying standardized laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols, including daily quality-control monitoring and detailed documentation.
- Skill in pre-analytical and analytical specimen preparation, including pipetting and operating automated dried blood spot punchers.
Responsibilities
- Perform newborn screening assays to detect hemoglobinopathies, cystic fibrosis, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, and biotinidase deficiency using dried blood spot and whole blood specimens.
- Conduct all phases of laboratory testing, including specimen preparation, analytical testing, and verification of results in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Operate semi-automated and automated laboratory instruments, including HPLC, IEF electrophoresis platforms, fluoroimmunoassay analyzers, and enzyme immunoassay systems.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance and troubleshoot equipment or assay issues to maintain testing continuity and accuracy.
- Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to enter, retrieve, validate, and report patient results.
- Apply proper pipetting techniques and operate automated dried blood spot punchers to prepare specimens for analysis.
- Monitor quality controls and maintain documentation in accordance with quality management practices.
- Interpret laboratory data and escalate findings or inconsistencies according to established protocols.
- Handle potentially infectious materials safely and comply with laboratory safety requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program with pre-tax benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Fitness area with exercise equipment, classes, and wellness activities
- Annual flu shot clinic for employees and families
- Career development classes and opportunities for traveling
- Library of academic journals and materials on-site
- Employee engagement and staff development activities
- Employee recognition programs
- Plentiful free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
