Newborn Screening Lab Technologist II

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Technologist II (S) to perform high‑complexity newborn screening within the Newborn Screening Unit. You will operate semi‑automated and automated instruments, maintain quality controls, and document results in the LIMS.

Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 2 years of medical laboratory experience, with strong skills in HPLC, IEF, fluoroimmunoassay, and enzyme

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 elevate findings or inconsistencies according to established protocols
• Conduct work safely by handling potentially infectious materials in compliance with laboratory safety requirements

Skills

Newborn screening expertise

HPLC/IEF/fluoroimmunoassay

LIMS proficiency

Quality control & documentation

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology / chemistry / biological science

2 years medical laboratory experience

Alternative: Associate's degree + 3 years lab experience

Tools

HPLC

IEF electrophoresis

Fluoroimmunoassay analyzers

Enzyme immunoassay systems

LIMS

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Technologist II (S) to perform high‑complexity newborn screening within the Newborn Screening Unit. You will operate semi‑automated and automated instruments, maintain quality controls, and document results in the LIMS.

Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 2 years of medical laboratory experience, with strong skills in HPLC, IEF, fluoroimmunoassay, and enzyme