Medical Laboratory Technician

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range: $57,665 - $64,875The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary param
Vacancy Number: S02911
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Student Health Center - 40210
Division:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The mission of the Abrons Student Health Center (SHC) is to provide student centered affordable, quality health and preventive services to the students of UNCW. The SHC provides comprehensive medical services and a retail pharmacy, all with a focus on student success and patient education. The Health Center's goal is to help students stay as healthy as possible so they can fully engage in the classroom.

College: College

College/School Information:


University Information:
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.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Student Health Center Lab while serving as the lab content expert/technical consultant to the rest of the staff. 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, managing 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.Successful candidates will need to Qualify as a Technical Consultant for Moderately Complex Testing (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, in the specialty or subspeciality areas of service 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, in the designated specialty or subspecialty areas of service).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Position requires compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Qualify as a Technical Consultant for a Moderately Complex Testing (either a bachelor's degree in a laboratory science or medical technology with at least 2 years of laboratory training/ experience in non-waived testing, in the specialty or subspeciality areas of service OR an associate's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science with at least 4 years of laboratory training/experience in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty or subspecialty…

Medical Laboratory Technician

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range: $57,665 - $64,875The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary param
Vacancy Number: S02911
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Student Health Center - 40210
Division:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The mission of the Abrons Student Health Center (SHC) is to provide student centered affordable, quality health and preventive services to the students of UNCW. The SHC provides comprehensive medical services and a retail pharmacy, all with a focus on student success and patient education. The Health Center's goal is to help students stay as healthy as possible so they can fully engage in the classroom.

College: College

College/School Information:


University Information:
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.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Student Health Center Lab while serving as the lab content expert/technical consultant to the rest of the staff. 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, managing 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.Successful candidates will need to Qualify as a Technical Consultant for Moderately Complex Testing (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, in the specialty or subspeciality areas of service 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, in the designated specialty or subspecialty areas of service).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Position requires compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Qualify as a Technical Consultant for a Moderately Complex Testing (either a bachelor's degree in a laboratory science or medical technology with at least 2 years of laboratory training/ experience in non-waived testing, in the specialty or subspeciality areas of service OR an associate's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science with at least 4 years of laboratory training/experience in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty or subspecialty…