Advanced Medical Lab Scientist — Diagnostics & Innovation

Duke Careers; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist, Advanced to perform routine and complex laboratory tests. You will operate and calibrate instrumentation, ensure quality control, and participate in inspections to maintain regulatory compliance.

The role requires knowledge across general and specialty labs with MLS certification and a commitment to patient-centered care in a Duke Health environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a lab science or related field.
• Generalist or specialty lab certification per lab type.
• Two years MLS experience with certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clinical lab tests to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Operate and calibrate lab instrumentation per SOPs.
• Ensure quality control, QA, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain inventory and assist in lab inspections.
• Provide guidance to students, interns, and staff.

Skills

Leadership activities

Laboratory techniques

Communication

Education

BS in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science

Generalist/Specialty certification

Master in Science (in lieu of certification)

Tools

Calibration equipment

Manual/Automatic instrumentation

Job description

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist, Advanced to perform routine and complex laboratory tests. You will operate and calibrate instrumentation, ensure quality control, and participate in inspections to maintain regulatory compliance.

The role requires knowledge across general and specialty labs with MLS certification and a commitment to patient-centered care in a Duke Health environment.