Temporary Medical Laboratory Technician - Student Health Center (Multi-Positions)

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a Temporary Medical Laboratory Technician for the Student Health Center Lab. The role involves day-to-day operation, performing waived and moderately complex tests, interpreting results, drawing blood, preparing specimens, and assisting with CAP surveys and quality controls.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a lab science or related field, strong communication skills, and experience in blood collection.

Qualifications

• Complete knowledge of CLIA requirements.
• General knowledge of pathophysiology related to lab testing.
• Experience in blood collection and processing.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to operate lab equipment and perform procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Student Health Center Lab daily, performing waived and moderately complex tests in serology, microbiology, microscopy, and hematology.
• Interpret results and prepare/send specimens to reference lab.
• Draw blood and prepare specimens for transport.
• Assist with CAP survey process and quality controls as needed.
• Resolve procedural or instrumentation issues and support medical staff.
• Train staff on lab procedures and prepare the lab for CLIA inspection with Lab Director.

Skills

Blood collection

Interpreting results

Quality control

Communication with patients/families

Problem solving

Laboratory equipment use

Education

Bachelor's degree in a lab science OR related field

ASCP certification (preferred)

Job description

Temporary Medical Laboratory Technician - Student Health Center (Multi-Positions)

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Working Title Temporary Medical Laboratory Technician - Student Health Center (Multi-Positions)

Job Title

Job Title Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Category

FLSA for Position

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The temporary Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for the daily operation of the Student Health Center Lab. Duties include performing waived and moderately complex test procedures in the areas of serology, microbiology, microscopy and hematology as well as interpreting results, drawing blood, preparing specimens that are being sent to the reference lab, assisting with the CAP survey process, and performing quality controls as needed. In addition, this position will be responsible for resolving or attempting to resolve procedural and/or instrumentation problems, communicating information for clinical use, supporting the medical staff, training staff on lab procedures, and preparing and maintaining the lab for CLIA inspection along with Lab Director. Based on qualifications and experience they will serve as the lab content expert/technical consultant to the rest of the staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• A complete knowledge of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment is required.
• A general knowledge of the basic pathophysiological processes being monitored and how medical laboratory science is applied is required.
• Experience in blood collection and processing is required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills are required.
• Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and the performance of procedures is required.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and colleagues.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Either a bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science or medical technology AND at least 2 years laboratory training or experience, or both, in non-waived testing OR an associate’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science AND have at least 4 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in nonwaived testing is preferred for the temporary medical laboratory technician role.
• Previous experience in college health or a clinic-based lab is preferred.
• ASCP Certification is preferred.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

Work Hours Varies between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Days

Work Days Varies between Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week 10-20 hours per week

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $25/hour

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date 08/20/2026

Job Closing Date

Job Closing Date 10/30/2026

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Number of Openings Multi-Positions

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