Clinical Lab Scientist I — High-Complexity Diagnostics

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care System in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking Medical Laboratory Scientists I or II to join the Special Chemistry Laboratory. The role involves high complexity testing including toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring and protein electrophoresis to support transplant and multiple myeloma care.

Responsibilities include performing CLIA testing, quality control, report generation and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or related field required.
• Certifications: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) per level.
• No prior professional laboratory experience required for MLS I.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and demonstrated competency.
• Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and workflow.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
• Reports laboratory results and consults/confers with healthcare providers as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

UNC Health Care System in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking Medical Laboratory Scientists I or II to join the Special Chemistry Laboratory. The role involves high complexity testing including toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring and protein electrophoresis to support transplant and multiple myeloma care.

Responsibilities include performing CLIA testing, quality control, report generation and collaboration with healthcare teams.