Medical Laboratory Technologist II

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist II to provide molecular-based diagnostic support in a BSL3 laboratory in Wake County, NC. The role supports state efforts for foreign animal disease surveillance, including high pathogenicity avian influenza.

Applicants must have strong organizational skills, teamwork ability, and experience in quality control for laboratory testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology or chemistry/biological science with two years medical lab experience.
• Associate’s degree in medical technology with three years medical lab experience.
• Completion of a certified lab assistant course with four years experience.
• Equivalent education/experience combinations as allowed by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support for diagnosis of diseases by molecular-based methods.
• Support state surveillance for foreign animal diseases and high pathogenicity avian influenza.
• Follow all BSL3 lab procedures and maintain quality control and accurate records.

Skills

Molecular procedures

Laboratory equipment

Written reports

Effective communication

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology

Associate’s degree in medical technology

Certified laboratory training/completion

Job description

## Medical Laboratory Technologist IIApplylocations: Wake County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-120649**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**Agriculture Consumer Service**Job Classification Title**Medical Laboratory Technologist II (S)**Position Number**60012177**Grade**MH16**About Us**The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.**Description of Work**Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Duties are to provide clinical support for the diagnosis of foreign and domestic animal diseases by molecular-based methods. This position is to support state efforts for increased foreign animal disease surveillance, particularly high pathogenicity avian influenza and classical swine fever. Applicants must have strong organizational skills with attention to detail as mandatory. Individuals must be able to follow directions well, be effective team workers, and have experience in quality control for laboratory testing. Position will work in a BSL3 laboratory and must observe all procedural guidelines for laboratory operation. Must be available on an emergency basis in a disease crisis.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Range: $62,044 - $80,000*** Knowledge of molecular procedures.* Knowledge of laboratory equipment.* Ability to communicate effectively.* Ability to make accurate observations and written reports of findings.* Ability to research procedures/methods and implement necessary changes.Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.**Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.** Please follow the instructions to apply online. **It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.**Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. \* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. \* Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.**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.Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology, chemistry or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a medical laboratory in the assigned area; or Associate’s degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of medical laboratory experience; or Completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.