Weekend Medical Lab Scientist – Central Automated Lab

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for the Central Automated Lab at Duke University Hospital on an every-other-weekend, third shift schedule. This role performs a range of tests to support patient care and maintain high accuracy.

The position emphasizes quality control, instrument maintenance, and collaboration with the clinical team. ASCP certification is preferred; a CLS degree is required; a weekend shift premium applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CLS/Medical Technology or equivalent.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Experience requirement may be waived per CLIA policies.
• Must meet Duke Health background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory tests to obtain data for diagnosis.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain instrumentation per SOPs.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with safety procedures.
• Prepare specimens and report results to clinicians.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrumentation calibration

Proficiency testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Centrifuges

Automated analyzers

LIS software

Job description

Duke University Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for the Central Automated Lab at Duke University Hospital on an every-other-weekend, third shift schedule. This role performs a range of tests to support patient care and maintain high accuracy.

The position emphasizes quality control, instrument maintenance, and collaboration with the clinical team. ASCP certification is preferred; a CLS degree is required; a weekend shift premium applies.