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 Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade 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 Will Close 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 Schedule Includes An Occasional 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 labor