Molecular Technologist — Precision QC Specialist

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Wellbeing program

Career development

Job summary

UWH of The Carolinas Laboratory is seeking a Molecular Technologist who ensures accuracy across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing. You will troubleshoot equipment, maintain quality control, and support QA/QC initiatives while adhering to SOPs and safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Associate degree in lab science and involves varied testing, instrument maintenance, and data entry in LIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Performs simple to complex assays using established departmental protocols.
• Reads, understands, and adheres to SOPs, policies and protocols.
• Performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes accurately and timely.
• Reports results via the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen-related problems.
• Establishes and performs quality control measures (temperature monitoring, instrument maintenance, reagents) per standards.
• Documents quality control activities to support QA initiatives.
• Identifies problems affecting test performance or instrument function and reports findings.
• Documents corrective actions when test systems deviate from specifications.
• Assists supervisor to ensure efficient workflow and report delays.
• Monitors turnaround time and workflow processes.
• Assists in validation documentation for new tests and procedures.
• Maintains records showing PT samples are tested like patient samples.
• Cleans and maintains lab equipment and workspace.
• Maintains inventory for reagents and supplies.
• Complies with health, safety and chemical hygiene procedures.
• Follows all lab procedures and methodologies.

Skills

Molecular techniques

Quality control

SOP adherence

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab science

Associate degree in lab science

Tools

LIS

Job description

UWH of The Carolinas Laboratory is seeking a Molecular Technologist who ensures accuracy across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing. You will troubleshoot equipment, maintain quality control, and support QA/QC initiatives while adhering to SOPs and safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Associate degree in lab science and involves varied testing, instrument maintenance, and data entry in LIS.