Medical Laboratory Scientist

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Cary, NC is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist for the Urology team to perform routine and specialized lab testing in support of diagnosis and ongoing patient care. You will report results with sound clinical judgment following established procedures.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork with providers, and commitment to quality and patient safety. Experience with moderate complexity testing and urine microscopy is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations and patient-focused care.
• Proficient with laboratory instrumentation and clinical data reporting.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and competency maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing to support diagnosis and ongoing care.
• Accurately evaluate, document, and report patient test results per procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and QC laboratory equipment and systems for reliability.
• Maintain readiness by supporting inventory, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with providers and teammates, assisting training and onboarding as needed.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Quality standards

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Troubleshooting

Professional development

Moderate complexity testing

Urine microscopy

Post-vasectomy sperm count analysis

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or NAACLS-accredited certificate

Job description

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

As a Medical Lab Scientist with WakeMed Urology, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care by providing accurate, timely laboratory testing that helps guide diagnosis and treatment decisions. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of providers and healthcare professionals in a specialty practice that values quality, innovation, and exceptional patient experiences.

Who You Are

• You have a preferred 2 years of clinical laboratory experience and a strong understanding of laboratory operations, quality standards, and patient-focused care.
• You are highly detail-oriented and able to exercise independent judgment when evaluating, interpreting, and reporting laboratory results within established testing protocols.
• You are proficient in the use of laboratory instrumentation, diagnostic equipment, and computer systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain workflow efficiency.
• You are committed to ongoing professional development, maintaining required competencies, and staying current with laboratory best practices.
• Experience performing moderate complexity testing, including urine microscopy and post-vasectomy sperm count analysis, is preferred.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing to support the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of patients within the WakeMed Urology practice.
• Accurately evaluate, document, and report patient test results while utilizing sound clinical judgment and adhering to established laboratory procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and perform quality control on laboratory equipment, instruments, and systems to ensure reliable and accurate testing outcomes.
• Maintain laboratory readiness by supporting inventory management, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and safe laboratory practices.
• Collaborate with providers and teammates while assisting with the training and onboarding of new employees and students, serving as a knowledgeable resource within the laboratory.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE

Licensure

American Society for Clinical Pathology Preferred National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel Certification Preferred

Education

Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology Required - Or Certificate Completed NAACLS accredited program and recognized by the ASCP Board as qualifying for the MLT Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Clinical Laboratory Preferred