Medical Laboratory Scientist I — Hybrid Day Shift

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC seeks Medical Laboratory Scientist I or II to perform a range of waived to high-complexity CLIA testing and related administrative tasks in support of transplant services labs. The role supports on-site operations with a 40-hour work week and rotating weekend/holiday on-call schedules.

Positions require either a bachelor’s or associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science or related fields, with specific certification/experience requirements for MLS

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
• 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
• Two (2) years of experience required
• Two (2) years of experience required for specific tracks

Responsibilities

• Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role.
• 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, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

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

Job description

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC seeks Medical Laboratory Scientist I or II to perform a range of waived to high-complexity CLIA testing and related administrative tasks in support of transplant services labs. The role supports on-site operations with a 40-hour work week and rotating weekend/holiday on-call schedules.

Positions require either a bachelor’s or associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science or related fields, with specific certification/experience requirements for MLS