Medical Lab Scientist I / Medical Lab Scientist II (Hybrid Posting) - Lab Clinical

UNC Health Care; British Woods (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care seeks Medical Laboratory Scientists for MLS I or MLS II roles at Caldwell Memorial Hospital, with the work supporting clinical laboratory testing and related administrative tasks.

The position is onsite with a 40-hour work week and a salary range per level. Education and certification requirements vary by level, with licensure and ASCP/AMT credentials specified for advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires various lab degrees and certifications per level.
• MLS II requires specific ASCP/AMT credentials.
• Education paths cover clinical/medical laboratory science or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived/POC, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate.
• Investigate and resolve equipment, test results, specimens, and workflow issues.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing; monitor accuracy and precision.

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

MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification

ASCP categorical certification in specialty area

MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

This hybrid posting recruits for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Laboratory Scientist II, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

Responsibilities

1. Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and demonstrated competency.
2. Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
3. Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
4. Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.
5. Monitors reagent inventory and assists with maintaining laboratory supplies.
6. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of reporting and timely correction of errors.
7. Reports laboratory results and consults/confers with healthcare providers as needed.
8. Participates on teams and/or performs special projects or assignments.
9. Participates in the education and training of new employees and other learners, as appropriate to role.
10. Serves as a technical resource and works under direction or independently based on experience level.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Qualifications - Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Education:

• 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

Experience:

• No prior professional laboratory experience required

Qualifications - Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Education:

• 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

Licensure/Certification:

• Associate's Degree holders: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) required
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required

Experience:

• Associate's Degree with MLT certification: Two (2) years of experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with categorical certification: Two (2) years of experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science with MT/MLS certification: No experience required

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: Lab Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

MLS I Salary Range:$23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range)

MLS II Salary Range: $24.98 - 35.92 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.