Advanced Medical Lab Scientist (Micro)

Duke PF; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist, Advanced. The role involves performing routine and complex laboratory tests, calibrating instruments, and ensuring specimen integrity for accurate diagnosis.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science in a lab science, possess Generalist (or equivalent) certification, and have MLS experience. The position requires adherence to safety and quality procedures and active participation in quality improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• Generalist certification required for general labs; specialty in Micro possible.
• Generalist/Specialty certification required for specialty labs.
• Educational/experience requirements may be adjusted per CLIA director guidance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tests in clinical laboratories using standard techniques and equipment.
• Operate manual or computerized instrumentation.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation per SOPs.
• Process patient samples for testing with proper IDs and procedures.
• Document quality control and quality assurance results.
• Notify upper level personnel of instrument malfunctions or unexpected data.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Instrument calibration

Quality control

Team training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Science

Generalist certification

Master in Science in Biochemical Genetics (optional)

Job description

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist, Advanced. The role involves performing routine and complex laboratory tests, calibrating instruments, and ensuring specimen integrity for accurate diagnosis.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science in a lab science, possess Generalist (or equivalent) certification, and have MLS experience. The position requires adherence to safety and quality procedures and active participation in quality improvement