Medical Lab Scientist II - Transfusion Medicine

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a laboratory professional to perform diverse patient testing and support the transfusion medicine service. This role emphasizes accuracy, problem solving, and independent work within a CLIA-regulated environment.

The position requires a laboratory science degree with appropriate ASCP/AMT certification paths. It offers full-time status and a 40-hour work week onsite in UNC Medical Center's Transfusion Medicine Service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in a clinical/medical laboratory science field or related chemical/biological science.
• ASCP/AMT certification applicable to the degree path.
• Two years of experience if holding an associated degree in clinical lab science or related field; no experience required for MT/MLS-certified bachelor's degree path.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced level competencies in producing accurate laboratory test results across CLIA testing scope.
• Maintains and investigates equipment, test results, specimens, and workflow issues.
• Works independently while applying laboratory knowledge and critical decision making.
• Evaluates testing requests for appropriateness and determines diagnostic testing needs.
• Participates on teams or in special projects and serves as a technical resource.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors testing accuracy and precision.
• Prepares reagents and assists with standard and control material preparation.
• Monitors reagent levels and manages supply inventory.
• Participates in training and teaching of learners and new staff.

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

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

This position is eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program.

Summary

Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

Responsibilities

• 1. Demonstrates advanced level competencies in producing accurate laboratory test results which includes all levels of CLIA outlined testing and problem solving.
• 2. Maintains and investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
• 3. Demonstrates laboratory knowledge and skills while working independently.
• 4. Evaluates laboratory testing requests for appropriateness and applies critical decision‑making skills to reach conclusions about diagnostic testing needs.
• 5. Participates on teams or perform special projects/assignments.
• 6. Serves as a technical resource.
• 7. Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
• 8. Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.
• 9. Monitors levels of reagents and assists in maintaining supplies.
• 10. Participates in teaching of multiple types of learners and training of new employees.
• 11. Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• * 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 Requirements:

• * If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science - MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification required.
• * If Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science - ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required.
• * If Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science - MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification required.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• * If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science with MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) - two (2) years of experience required.
• * If Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with ASCP categorical certification in specialty area - two (2) years of experience required.
• * If Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science with MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification - no experience required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Transfusion Medicine Service

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.