Medical Laboratory Technologist II –Temporary Solutions Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Medical Laboratory Technologist II

• -Temporary Solutions
  
  Salary
  $28.71
• $34.

40 Hourly
Location Wake County, NC
Job Type
Temporary Full-Time
Job Number
28122
Department
Office of State Human Resources
Division
Temporary Solutions
Opening Date
05/16/2025
Closing Date
5/27/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Medical Laboratory Technologist II
Position Number
28122
Section
DHHS
Salary Grade
TS
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Description of Work
This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit shpnc.org.
Visit nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Note:

Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor’s Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary’s skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency’s culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.
This temporary position is located in Raleigh

• Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay:

$34.40 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).
This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 4312 District Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607.
This position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services Division PH

• Epidemiology
• State Lab & OCME-Molecular Diagnostics and Molecular Epidemiology Unit. This position will focus on validating and implementing CLIA
• compliant molecular methods for carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriales (CRE), carbapenem resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), and carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB).

These positions will be performing bacterial culture, DNA extractions,
real-time PCR, and whole genome sequencing (WGS).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

NOTE:

Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered.

NOTE:

“See Resume” is not acceptable to show work history.
The successful candidate for this position must meet the

CLIA ’88

requirements for testing personnel in a high complexity laboratory. Candidates must attach a copy of their transcripts to the application or provide an unofficial copy of their transcripts at the time of the interview.
Experience working with infectious diseases, and knowledge of the hazards associated with working with potentially infectious materials and the appropriate safety precautions to avoid infections.
Clinical laboratory experience growing and isolating bacteria.
Experience in conducting nucleic acid extraction, performing conventional PCR and real-time PCR, and comprehensive understanding of the best practices used to ensure high quality, accurate and timely molecular test results.

Management Preferences:

• Certification in molecular biology (ASCP or equivalent preferred).
• Experience with a laboratory information system (LIMS)
• Experience performing whole genome sequencing (WGS) on the Illumina MiSeq
  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology, chemistry or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a medical laboratory in the assigned area; or Associate’s degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of medical laboratory experience; or Completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring agency directly. If there are any questions about this posting, please contact TSRecruitnc.govand/or 984-236-1040.
Temporary Solutions
Office of State Human Resources
1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://osp.state.nc.us/
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