Medical Laboratory Technician

Health & Human Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (S) to support public health laboratories in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and microbiology operations in Raleigh, NC.

You will assist with competency programs, QC activities, and trainings, ensuring accurate organism identification and culture maintenance per CLIA/state/federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of good clinical laboratory practices
• Understanding of CLIA federal/state regulations for laboratories
• Knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, serology/immunology
• Experience using statistical methods for data interpretation
• Skill in operating laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

• Assist with competency program coordination for contract laboratories
• Support testing areas (microscopy, serology, GC cultures, urine counts)
• Manage quality control assessments to meet CLIA requirements
• Oversee QC of gonorrhea selective media and collaborate with HIV/STD teams
• Maintain microbiological control cultures and inventories
• Assist with lab improvement workshops and trainings
• Support continuing education and monthly Quality Council activities
• Collaborate with regional consultants and lab improvement staff

Skills

Good CLIA knowledge

Laboratory quality control

Microbiology principles

Statistics & data interpretation

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

Associates in medical technology

Or high school diploma + 2 years medical lab experience

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Job Classification Title Medical Laboratory Technician (S) Position Number 60041351 Grade MH06

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

• Assisting with competency program coordination for contract laboratories.
• Supporting testing areas such as microscopy (wet mounts, urine sediments, GC stat male smears), syphilis serology, GC cultures, and urine colony counts.
• Managing quality control assessments sent to local health departments to meet CLIA requirements.
• Overseeing quality control of gonorrhea selective media and working closely with HIV/STD Prevention and Care Branch staff.
• Maintaining and preserving microbiological control cultures (including ATCC organisms), ensuring proper storage, characterization, and inventory.
• Assisting with laboratory improvement workshops (wet mount, GC, and other technical trainings).
• Supporting continuing education and monthly Quality Council activities.
• Collaborating with regional consultants and laboratory improvement staff.

The position requires strong knowledge of clinical laboratory best practices, microbiology principles, quality control procedures, and CLIA/state/federal laboratory regulations. Accuracy in organism identification and culture maintenance is emphasized as critical. Overall, this role centers on laboratory quality assurance, microbiological culture management, regulatory compliance, and training support for public health laboratory staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Knowledge of principals of good clinical laboratory practices
• Working knowledge of principles of CLIA federal regulations: state and federal laws governing laboratories
• Working knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, serology/immunology
• Experience using statistical methods and data interpretation
• Skill in using laboratory equipment

Recruitment Range: $39,435- $59,154 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

About the NC Division of Public Health

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Associate’s degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time‑limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.