Medical Lab Tech - Microbiology Laboratory

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. This position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit Summary: This position has responsibilities in all the following sections of the Microbiology laboratory - Central Processing, Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and Special Microbiology. Position schedule: Wed-Fri 10:00am-8:30pm AND every other weekend (Sat/Sun) 10:00am-8:30pm; Rotating Holidays Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 1. Direct specimen processing and direct specimen Gram stains 2. AFB processing and smears Rapid antigen testing u2013 Cdiff, Strep A, Legionella, Mono, Crypto 3. Rapid molecular/PCR testing u2013 Vaginitis, RSV, Flu, Cdiff, Gram Positive Susceptibility, COVID testing 4. Total Lab Automation instrumentation (BD Kiestra), plate reading and organism ID 5. AFB and Fungal culture reading 6. Susceptibility testing u2013 automated and KB Quality control of instruments, reagents, and media 7. Sendout testing Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: u25cf Associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science. Licensure/Certification Requirements: u25cf If Associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, then must be ASCP or AMT Board of Certification eligible and must receive BOC within a year. u25cf If Associate's degree in chemical or biological science, Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) Board of Certification (BOC) required. Professional Experience Requirements: u25cf None required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Microbiology Laboratory Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Evening Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Created: 2026-02-06