Medical Laboratory Technologist II/NBS Medical Laboratory Technologist II

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technologist II performs high-complexity testing in 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 technologist is responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical, and general laboratory processes, following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance protocols to ensure reliable results. The position involves operating semi-automated and automated laboratory instruments, conducting routine maintenance and troubleshooting, and using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to record, retrieve, validate, and report patient results. Testing is performed in a regulated public health laboratory environment, where timely and accurate results help guide early diagnosis and treatment. The role requires compliance with federal CLIA ’88 personnel requirements for testing personnel in a high-complexity laboratory. The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health provides clinical and environmental laboratory testing, training, consultation, and certification services. Its Newborn Screening Unit conducts timely testing to identify newborns at risk for conditions on the state screening panel. The State Laboratory is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, in a state-of-the-art facility.

Requirements

Meet the 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 experience in a medical laboratory 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.
Attach copies of transcripts and/or certifications to be considered for the position.

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.
Experience using LIMS to record, retrieve, validate, and report patient test results while maintaining data integrity.
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 using dried blood spot and whole blood specimens to detect hemoglobinopathies, cystic fibrosis, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, and biotinidase deficiency.
Conduct all phases of laboratory testing, including specimen preparation, analytical testing, and result verification, in accordance with SOPs.
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 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.