Clinical Lab Scientist I - Start Your Lab Career

experiencedAlliedHealth; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Lenoir, North Carolina, seeks Medical Laboratory Scientist I or II to perform a range of CLIA testing and related tasks in a hybrid posting. The role supports clinical activities at Caldwell Memorial Hospital and requires education in clinical/medical laboratory science with appropriate certifications depending on level.

MLS I requires no prior professional lab experience; MLS II requires suitable certification and up to two years of experience for some tracks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

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/or workflow.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
• Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.
• Monitors reagent inventory and assists with maintaining laboratory supplies.
• Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of reporting and timely correction of errors.
• Reports laboratory results and consults/confers with healthcare providers as needed.
• Participates on teams and/or performs special projects or assignments.
• Participates in the education and training of new employees and other learners, as appropriate to role.
• Serves as a technical resource and works under direction or independently based on experience level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science

Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

UNC Health in Lenoir, North Carolina, seeks Medical Laboratory Scientist I or II to perform a range of CLIA testing and related tasks in a hybrid posting. The role supports clinical activities at Caldwell Memorial Hospital and requires education in clinical/medical laboratory science with appropriate certifications depending on level.

MLS I requires no prior professional lab experience; MLS II requires suitable certification and up to two years of experience for some tracks.