Temporary Medical Laboratory Technician - Student Health Center
(Multi-Positions)
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.
Department: Student Health Center - 40210
Vacancy Number: TSP5713PST
Temp Position Type:
Job Category: Student Affairs
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: Varies between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Days: Varies between Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week: 10-20 hours per week
Type of Position:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $25/hour
Special Instructions to Applicants:
PLEASE NOTE: This is a temporary posting that will
close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date.
To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully
completed the entire application before you apply for this
position.
Applications must be submitted through the online application
system to be considered.
Job Posting Date: 08/20/2026
Job Closing Date: 10/30/2026
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: Multi-Positions
To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40696
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.
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