Medical Laboratory Technologist II/NBS Medical Laboratory Technologist II
Core
Perform high-complexity newborn screening assays to detect life-threatening disorders in newborns across North Carolina using dried blood spot and whole blood specimens.
Role type
Medical Laboratory Technologist II (High-Complexity Testing)
Builds
Diagnostic test results for early identification of conditions like hemoglobinopathies, cystic fibrosis, and congenital hypothyroidism.
Domain
Public Health / Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Required skills
High-complexity newborn screening assays, HPLC, isoelectric focusing, fluoroimmunoassay, enzyme immunoassay, semi-automated and automated laboratory instrumentation, LIMS, specimen preparation, quality control monitoring
Preferred skills
Expert-level experience in high-complexity newborn screening, proficiency in instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, LIMS data integrity, standardized laboratory procedures, pre-analytical and analytical specimen preparation
Technologies
HPLC, IEF electrophoresis, fluoroimmunoassay analyzers, enzyme immunoassay systems, LIMS
Responsibilities
Perform newborn screening assays, conduct all phases of laboratory testing, operate and maintain laboratory instruments, utilize LIMS to report results, apply quality management practices, interpret laboratory data, handle infectious materials safely
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
