Senior Medical Lab Scientist - Lead & Specialist Testing

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

Job summary

UNC Health, UNC Medical Center's Transfusion Medicine Service, seeks a senior/lead laboratory technologist to perform diverse patient testing across disciplines. You will provide technical guidance, monitor operations, and participate in quality and regulatory activities.

The role emphasizes specimen testing accuracy, problem solving, and precepting learners while supporting on-site operations in Chapel Hill.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Licensure or certification requirements for lab roles as listed.
• Experience requirements vary by degree and certification level.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate laboratory test results across CLIA testing and problem solving.
• Maintains and investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and workflow.
• Provides technical direction and training to staff and learners.
• Gathers data for quality purposes and supports quality control testing.
• Participates in regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned.
• Previews and reviews test results for accuracy and timeliness.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science

Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

ASCP MLT certification

ASCP/AMT MT/MLS certification

ASCP categorical certification

CHT/CHS(ACHI) acceptable

Job description

UNC Health, UNC Medical Center's Transfusion Medicine Service, seeks a senior/lead laboratory technologist to perform diverse patient testing across disciplines. You will provide technical guidance, monitor operations, and participate in quality and regulatory activities.

The role emphasizes specimen testing accuracy, problem solving, and precepting learners while supporting on-site operations in Chapel Hill.