Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs

Department

MedStuEd-Curriculum Affairs-420202

Career Area

Laboratory Management and Services

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

04/19/2023

Application Deadline

08/16/2023

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Medical Laboratory Technician - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

GN07

Working Title

Medical Laboratory Technician

Position Number

20054406

Vacancy ID

P017294

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

M-F 8am-5pm

• Hours may vary based on needs of job

Work Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$38,792 - $49,567

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

This position will provide services of direct benefit to students and their education. The position will be responsible for providing direct support to the Body Donation Program within the Offices of Medical Student Education (OMSE). The Laboratory Technician will work closely with the Director of Laboratories to maintain the facilities, supplies and equipment related to the program. In addition, this position will perform duties similar to those of an embalmer. This position works closely with the course directors for the Anatomy component of the medical school curriculum, ensuring that the evolving needs of the curriculum are accommodated and planned for appropriately. This position is 100% onsite.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of laboratory experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Must have excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail. Must possess a high level of discretion and respect. Must have the ability to work with diverse groups of people. This person should have experience with customer service.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited mortuary science program with a minimum of an Associate’s degree is preferred. Prefer current North Carolina Funeral Service license. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as an embalmer is preferred. Experience in embalming and anatomy for education/medical purposes is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

The individual in this position must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push up to 250 pounds with or without accommodation. The nature of this position requires that the individual is frequently exposed to fumes/chemicals and airborne particles within the preparation room and cadaver labs.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Carcinogen handlers (Labworkers), Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory