Senior Medical Lab Scientist, Transfusion Medicine

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Senior/Lead Technologist in Transfusion Medicine to perform a variety of patient testing across laboratory disciplines in support of clinical activities.

The role requires advanced technical competency, leadership, and strong skills in quality control, regulatory compliance, and staff mentorship. Work is onsite with standard day hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical laboratory testing and transfusion medicine.
• Ability to lead teams and provide technical direction.
• Quality control and proficiency testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate laboratory test results across CLIA testing levels.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and workflow.
• Serve as Senior/Lead Technologist providing technical direction.
• Gathers data for quality purposes.
• Mentor and train new employees.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Advanced technologist competencies

Quality control

Precepting/mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science

Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Senior/Lead Technologist in Transfusion Medicine to perform a variety of patient testing across laboratory disciplines in support of clinical activities.

The role requires advanced technical competency, leadership, and strong skills in quality control, regulatory compliance, and staff mentorship. Work is onsite with standard day hours and competitive benefits.