Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II – Hybrid Posting in Raleigh

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This hybrid posting recruits for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Laboratory Scientist II, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

Schedule: 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and demonstrated competency.
• Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
• Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.
• Monitors reagent inventory and assists with maintaining laboratory supplies.
• Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of reporting and timely correction of errors.
• Reports laboratory results and consults/confers with healthcare providers as needed.
• Participates on teams and/or performs special projects or assignments.
• Participates in the education and training of new employees and other learners, as appropriate to role.
• Serves as a technical resource and works under direction or independently based on experience level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Scientist I:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology.

Experience: No prior professional laboratory experience required.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Scientist II:

• Associate’s Degree holders: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required.

Experience:

• Associate’s Degree with MLT certification: Two (2) years of experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with categorical certification: Two (2) years of experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science with MT/MLS certification: No experience required.

Job Details:

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
• Organization Unit: Rex Core Lab
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• MLS I: Salary Range: $24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range)
• MLS II: Salary Range: $26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Evening
• Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.