Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist II
Location: Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Duration: Full Time Permanent
Shift/Schedule:

• Night Shift, 40 hours/week (4 x 10-hour shifts)
• Position 1: Sunday Wednesday, 9:00 PM 7:00 AM
• Position 2: Friday Monday, 9:00 PM 7:00 AM

Incentives:

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus / Commitment Incentive
  • Paid in 4 installments every 6 months over 2 years

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced clinical laboratory testing and produce accurate test results across all CLIA complexity levels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to equipment, specimens, test results, and workflow.
• Work independently while applying advanced laboratory knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Evaluate testing requests and determine appropriate diagnostic testing needs.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, and monitor testing accuracy and precision.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and control materials.
• Monitor inventory and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Serve as a technical resource for laboratory staff.
• Participate in special projects, team initiatives, and process improvements.
• Train new employees and assist with teaching learners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

One of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Science or Biological Science
• Associate Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Certifications/Licensure:

• Associate Degree pathway:
  • MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT)
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Biological Science:
  • ASCP Categorical Certification in specialty area
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science:
  • MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT)

Experience:

• Associate Degree + MLT certification: 2 years experience required
• Bachelor's in Chemical/Biological Science + ASCP categorical certification: 2 years experience required
• Bachelor's in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science + MT/MLS certification: No experience required

Additional Skills:

• Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine experience required, including:
  • Type & Screen
  • Antibody Identification
  • Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)
  • Eluate Testing
  • Phenotyping
  • Antigen Typing
• Blood product modifications:
  • Syringe aliquots
  • Irradiation
• Protocol experience:
  • Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP)
  • Emergency Release procedures
• Strong troubleshooting, quality control, and laboratory instrumentation skills