Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Rex Core Lab

experiencedAlliedHealth; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC, seeks Medical Laboratory Scientists I or II to perform a range of CLIA testing and support clinical operations. The role includes quality control, troubleshooting, and training responsibilities in a hybrid environment at Rex Core Lab.

The position emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with clinicians, and continued education for staff, with on-site work schedule and competitive hourly wages based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required for MLS II; MLS I allows related degree with appropriate certification.
• Certification in MT/MLS or MLT as applicable for level and state licensure.
• No prior professional laboratory experience required for MLS I; relevant certification required for MLS II.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived/POC, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate.
• Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, results, specimens, and workflow.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors accuracy and precision.
• Prepares reagents and assists in standard/control material preparation.
• Monitors reagent inventory and maintains laboratory supplies.
• Reviews results to ensure accuracy and timely correction of errors.
• Reports results and consults with healthcare providers as needed.
• Participates in education/training of new employees and learners.
• Acts as technical resource with supervision or independently by experience.

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

ASCP/AMT certification or equivalent

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.

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: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Core Lab

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00

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.

Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.