Medical Laboratory Technologist I / NBS Medical Laboratory Technologist I

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Job Classification Title Medical Laboratory Technologist I (S) Position Number 60041275 Grade MH14 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work The Medical Laboratory Technologist I / NBS Medical Laboratory Technologist I position supports the Newborn Screening (NBS) Unit of the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health by conducting high‑complexity laboratory testing to identify serious metabolic, endocrine, genetic, and hemoglobin disorders in newborns statewide.

This role operates within the Fluoroimmunoassay and Hemoglobinopathy (FIA/Hgb) Laboratory and involves all phases of testing, including pre‑analytical specimen processing, analytical instrument‑based testing, and post‑analytical data review. Work includes performing hemoglobinopathy testing, fluoroimmunoassays, and enzyme immunoassays using dried blood spot specimens and automated laboratory systems. The position functions in a highly regulated public health environment that relies on strict adherence to established procedures, quality assurance practices, and accurate data interpretation.

Key Duties Include

• Perform laboratory testing for hemoglobinopathies (Hgb), cystic fibrosis (CF), congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), congenital hypothyroidism (CH), galactosemia (GAL), and biotinidase (BIOT) deficiency using dried blood spot or whole‑blood specimens.
• Operate semi‑automated and automated laboratory instrumentation, including isoelectric focusing (IEF), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), fluoroimmunoassays (FIA), and enzyme immunoassays (EIA) platforms, according to established procedures.
• Conduct pre‑analytical, analytical, and post‑analytical tasks to ensure accurate, complete, and valid newborn screening results.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and daily quality control evaluations to support continuous laboratory operations.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to enter, retrieve, verify, and report patient screening results.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory and programmatic requirements.
• Operate automated dried‑blood‑spot punchers and computer‑driven laboratory systems during specimen preparation and test setup.
• Apply pipetting techniques, data interpretation skills, and established workflows to support high‑throughput screening processes.
• Document all testing activities accurately and maintain required records in accordance with laboratory standards. Knowledge
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• Abilities/Management
• Preferences
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• Range: $58,265.00 - $87,396.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.
• Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Demonstrated experience performing high‑complexity clinical testing in accordance with CLIA ’88 personnel standards and operational requirements for regulated laboratory environments. Proven skill operating semi‑automated and automated laboratory instrumentation, including dried‑blood‑spot punchers and computer‑driven analytical platforms used in newborn screening. Intermediate proficiency applying quality assurance practices, including daily quality control review, instrument performance checks, and thorough documentation of testing outcomes. Documented experience completing pre‑analytical, analytical, and post‑analytical procedures such as specimen preparation, accurate pipetting, test execution, and verification of newborn screening results. Demonstrated proficiency using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to record, retrieve, validate, and report patient screening data within a high‑volume clinical testing workflow.
• The
• Posting
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• At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date Employees In This Position MUST Be Capable Of Meeting The Federal CLIA ’88 Personnel Requirements Of Testing Personnel In A Laboratory Performing High Complexity Testing. Applicants Must Attach Copies Of Their Transcript(s) And / Or Certification(s) To Be Considered For The Position
• Work
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• Saturday
• Physical
• Requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• About the
• NC
• Division of
• Public
• Health (DPH): The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.
• About the
• North
• Carolina
• State
• Laboratory of
• Public
• Health (NCSLPH): The State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH), we provide medical and environmental laboratory services such as testing, consultation, and training, to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion, protection, and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens. SLPH serves the entire state as a reference laboratory for difficult, unusual, or otherwise unavailable laboratory procedures and assist in the development, evaluation, and standardization of medical and environmental laboratory testing procedures. We provide training and consultation to improve and assure quality services in other laboratories and certify milk and water laboratories and milk analysts. We test for Acanthamoeba to Zika and everything in between!

Visit our website at http://slph.ncpublichealth.com to learn more.

Campus Amenities and Benefits at the State Laboratory of Public Health

• 220,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility Plentiful Free Parking Easy access to highways (70, 40 and 440), NC Museum of Art, Umstead State Park, healthcare providers, and shopping centers Proximity to globally and nationally ranked universities (NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke) Fitness area with exercise equipment, classes, and wellness activities Weekly Food Trucks Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families Monthly and quarterly career development classes, including opportunities for traveling Library of academic journals and materials on-site Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities NCSLPH Employee Recognition Programs State
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• State of
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• Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.
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• Information: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
• For more information about
• DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Degree/College Credit Verification Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. CONTACT INFORMATION If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution OR Associate degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a medical laboratory OR Completion of a Certified Laboratory Assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course and three years of experience in a medical laboratory OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

• Tresha
• Walker
• Email: talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov