Evening Medical Laboratory Scientist I/II (MLS)

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC seeks Medical Laboratory Scientists I or II to join the Rex Core Lab in a 40-hour, onsite evening shift. This posting is eligible for UNC Health's Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program and offers scale based on education and certification.

MLS I requires a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in MLS/chem/bio; MLS II requires higher certification. The role involves high/waived testing, quality control, and collaboration with clinicians.

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.
• No prior professional laboratory experience required.

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 Care in Raleigh, NC seeks Medical Laboratory Scientists I or II to join the Rex Core Lab in a 40-hour, onsite evening shift. This posting is eligible for UNC Health's Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program and offers scale based on education and certification.

MLS I requires a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in MLS/chem/bio; MLS II requires higher certification. The role involves high/waived testing, quality control, and collaboration with clinicians.