Medical Laboratory Scientist I — Patient Care & Precision

UNC Health Care; British Woods (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care seeks Medical Laboratory Scientists for MLS I or MLS II roles at Caldwell Memorial Hospital, with the work supporting clinical laboratory testing and related administrative tasks.

The position is onsite with a 40-hour work week and a salary range per level. Education and certification requirements vary by level, with licensure and ASCP/AMT credentials specified for advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires various lab degrees and certifications per level.
• MLS II requires specific ASCP/AMT credentials.
• Education paths cover clinical/medical laboratory science or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived/POC, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate.
• Investigate and resolve equipment, test results, specimens, and workflow issues.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing; monitor accuracy and precision.

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

MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification

ASCP categorical certification in specialty area

MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification

Job description

UNC Health Care seeks Medical Laboratory Scientists for MLS I or MLS II roles at Caldwell Memorial Hospital, with the work supporting clinical laboratory testing and related administrative tasks.

The position is onsite with a 40-hour work week and a salary range per level. Education and certification requirements vary by level, with licensure and ASCP/AMT credentials specified for advancement.