Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II (Hybrid Posting) - Core Labs

UNC Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking Medical Laboratory Scientist I or II to join the Rex Core Lab team. This hybrid posting reflects a range of qualifications and responsibilities across levels.

Work evenings 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday–Friday with rotating weekend coverage, onsite at UNC Health. Responsibilities include performing waived, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing, quality control, proficiency testing, and training new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or related field required for MLS II; MLS I requires appropriate degree per role.
• Two years of experience for MLS II from entry level; MLS I may require no prior professional laboratory experience.
• ASCP/AMT certifications as per degree and specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived/POC, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and competency.
• Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and workflow.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors accuracy of testing.
• Prepares reagents and assists in standard/control materials preparation.
• Monitors reagent inventory and aids in maintaining lab supplies.
• Reviews test results for accuracy and timely reporting; confers with healthcare providers as needed.
• Participates in training of new employees and learners; acts as a technical resource.

Skills

Quality control

Proficiency testing

Troubleshooting equipment

Training 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

ASCP MT/MLS certification

ASCP MLT certification

AMT certification

Job description

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.

***This position is eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program.***

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.

Schedule:

3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend coverage

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: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Core Lab

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

MLS I: Salary Range: $24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range)

MLS II: 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: Evening Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

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