Medical Laboratory Technologist II/NBS Medical Laboratory Technologist II

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist II (S) to perform high‑complexity newborn screening across the state. You will work in the Fluoroimmunoassay and Hemoglobinopathy Laboratory, handling all phases of testing from pre-analytical to post-analytical under SOPs and QA protocols.

Responsibilities include operating HPLC, IEF platforms, FIA and EIA systems, maintaining instruments, and using LIMS to report results.

Qualifications

• Experience performing high-complexity newborn screening using HPLC, IEF, FIA, and EIA methods.
• Proficiency operating semi-automated and automated lab instrumentation with routine maintenance.
• Experience using LIMS to record and report patient test results with data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform newborn screening assays for hemoglobinopathies, CF, CAH, and other disorders.
• Conduct all phases of testing and verify results per SOPs.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and troubleshoot issues.
• Use LIMS to enter, retrieve, validate, and report results.
• Follow quality controls and document procedures to ensure valid outcomes.

Skills

Newborn screening

High-complexity testing

HPLC

IEF electrophoresis

Fluoroimmunoassay

Enzyme immunoassay

LIMS data entry

Quality assurance

Pre-analytical prep

Tools

HPLC

IEF electrophoresis

Fluoroimmunoassay analyzers

Enzyme immunoassay systems

Job description

Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Public Health
Job Classification Title
Medical Laboratory Technologist II (S)
Position Number
60041407
Grade
MH16

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

The Medical Laboratory Technologist II performs high‑complexity testing within the Fluoroimmunoassay and Hemoglobinopathy Laboratory of the Newborn Screening Unit to support accurate identification of life‑threatening disorders in newborns across North Carolina. The position carries responsibility for all phases of laboratory testing-pre‑analytical, analytical, post‑analytical, and general laboratory processes-using established SOPs and quality assurance protocols to ensure reliable results.

Key Duties Include:

• Perform newborn screening assays to detect hemoglobinopathies, cystic fibrosis, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, and biotinidase deficiency using dried blood spot and whole blood specimens.
• Conduct all phases of laboratory testing, including specimen preparation, analytical testing, and verification of results in accordance with SOPs.
• Operate semi‑automated and automated laboratory instruments, including HPLC, IEF electrophoresis platforms, fluoroimmunoassay analyzers, and enzyme immunoassay systems.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and troubleshoot equipment or assay issues to maintain testing continuity and accuracy.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to enter, retrieve, validate, and report patient results.
• Apply proper pipetting techniques and operate automated dried blood spot punchers to prepare specimens for analysis.
• Follow comprehensive quality management practices, including monitoring quality controls and maintaining documentation that supports test validity.
• Interpret laboratory data and interpret findings or inconsistencies according to established protocols.
• Conduct work safely by handling potentially infectious materials in compliance with laboratory safety requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $62,044.00 - $102,371.00

Recruitment Range: $62,044.00 - $64,472.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated expert‑level experience performing high‑complexity newborn screening assays using methodologies such as HPLC, isoelectric focusing, fluoroimmunoassay, and enzyme immunoassay to generate accurate diagnostic results.
• Proven proficiency (intermediate to expert) operating semi‑automated and automated laboratory instrumentation, including routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting to ensure continuous and reliable analytical performance.
• Documented success using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to record, retrieve, validate, and report patient test results with precision and adherence to established data integrity standards.
• Extensive experience applying standardized laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols, including daily quality control monitoring and detailed documentation practices to support valid newborn screening outcomes.
• Demonstrated skill performing pre‑analytical and analytical specimen preparation tasks, including pipetting techniques and operation of automated dried blood spot punchers, to maintain accuracy throughout all phases of the testing process.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Employees In This Position Must Be Capable Of Meeting The Federal CLIA '88 Personnel Requirements Of Testing Personnel In A Laboratory Performing High Complexity Testing. Applicants Must Attach Copies Of Their Transcript(s) And / Or Certification(s) To Be Considered For The Position.

Physical Requirements:

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move object