Public Health Microbiology Lab Technician

Health & Human Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (S) to support public health laboratories in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and microbiology operations in Raleigh, NC.

You will assist with competency programs, QC activities, and trainings, ensuring accurate organism identification and culture maintenance per CLIA/state/federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of good clinical laboratory practices
• Understanding of CLIA federal/state regulations for laboratories
• Knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, serology/immunology
• Experience using statistical methods for data interpretation
• Skill in operating laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

• Assist with competency program coordination for contract laboratories
• Support testing areas (microscopy, serology, GC cultures, urine counts)
• Manage quality control assessments to meet CLIA requirements
• Oversee QC of gonorrhea selective media and collaborate with HIV/STD teams
• Maintain microbiological control cultures and inventories
• Assist with lab improvement workshops and trainings
• Support continuing education and monthly Quality Council activities
• Collaborate with regional consultants and lab improvement staff

Skills

Good CLIA knowledge

Laboratory quality control

Microbiology principles

Statistics & data interpretation

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

Associates in medical technology

Or high school diploma + 2 years medical lab experience

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (S) to support public health laboratories in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and microbiology operations in Raleigh, NC.

You will assist with competency programs, QC activities, and trainings, ensuring accurate organism identification and culture maintenance per CLIA/state/federal regulations.