MLS I–II: Special Chemistry & High-Complexity Testing

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is hiring for Medical Laboratory Scientists I or II to support the Special Chemistry Laboratory. The role performs high/complexity CLIA testing, supports quality control, and collaborates with healthcare providers for critical results.

Applicants should have a clinical or medical laboratory science degree (or related field) and meet certification requirements aligned with degree. Positions offer onsite, night-shift schedules and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and demonstrated competency.
• Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
• Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.
• Monitors reagent inventory and assists with maintaining laboratory supplies.
• Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of reporting and timely correction of errors.
• Reports laboratory results and consults/confers with healthcare providers as needed.
• Participates on teams and/or performs special projects or assignments.
• Participates in the education and training of new employees and other learners, as appropriate to role.
• Serves as a technical resource and works under direction or independently based on experience level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is hiring for Medical Laboratory Scientists I or II to support the Special Chemistry Laboratory. The role performs high/complexity CLIA testing, supports quality control, and collaborates with healthcare providers for critical results.

Applicants should have a clinical or medical laboratory science degree (or related field) and meet certification requirements aligned with degree. Positions offer onsite, night-shift schedules and a path for professional growth.