Senior Medical Lab Scientist – Core Lab (Evenings)

UNC Health; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Clayton, NC seeks a Senior/Lead Technologist to perform patient testing across multiple laboratory disciplines in support of UNC HealthCare System.

This full-time, onsite role offers 40 hours per week with an evening schedule, in the Core Lab - CL. The position emphasizes advanced competency, leadership, and quality oversight to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science, Chemical/Biological Science or an Associate degree in Clinical Lab Technology.
• ASCP/AMT certification as applicable to degree level.
• Experience requirements vary by degree and certification as outlined (4 years for ASCP MLT, 3 years for ASCP categorical, 2 years for MT/MLS).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced level technologist competencies in producing accurate laboratory test results including CLIA testing.
• Maintains and investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and workflow.
• Acts as Senior/Lead Technologist providing technical direction and laboratory consultation.
• Gathers data for quality purposes and may assess staff competency.
• Monitors daily operation of the laboratory section or work area.
• Participates in teams and special projects (inventory management, test development, validations).
• Performs and reviews quality control and proficiency testing.
• Reviews test results for accuracy and timely corrections.
• Precepts and trains learners and new employees.
• Supports regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Advanced laboratory testing knowledge

CLIA compliance

Quality control

Precepting and training

Education

Bachelor's in Clinical/Medical Lab Science

Bachelor's in Chemical/Biological Science

Associate's in Clinical Lab Technology

Tools

Laboratory LIS

Quality Management System

Job description

UNC Health in Clayton, NC seeks a Senior/Lead Technologist to perform patient testing across multiple laboratory disciplines in support of UNC HealthCare System.

This full-time, onsite role offers 40 hours per week with an evening schedule, in the Core Lab - CL. The position emphasizes advanced competency, leadership, and quality oversight to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.