Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Jobs
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
August 18, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Job Summary:

  • Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the Client.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates advanced level competencies in producing accurate laboratory test results, including all levels of CLIA-outlined testing and problem solving.
  • Maintains and investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
  • Demonstrates laboratory knowledge and skills while working independently.
  • Evaluates laboratory testing requests for appropriateness and applies critical decision-making skills to determine diagnostic testing needs.
  • Participates on teams and/or performs special projects and assignments.
  • Serves as a technical resource.
  • Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
  • Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.
  • Monitors reagent levels and assists in maintaining supplies.
  • Participates in teaching various types of learners and training new employees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

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

Required Certifications & Licensure:

  • If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science – MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification.
  • If Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science – ASCP categorical certification in specialty area.
  • If Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science – MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science with MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) – two (2) years of experience.
  • If Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with ASCP categorical certification in specialty area – two (2) years of experience.
  • If Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science with MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification – no experience.