Medical Laboratory Technologist Ii (Bacterial Std)

• Assist with the inventory and procurement of reagents, supplies, and consumables
• Participate in verifications, validations, and implementation of new diagnostic assays
• Utilize STARLIMS and Qualtrax compliance software for specimen submission, results entry, and document management
• Perform clinical laboratory testing per standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the detection of analytes indicating the presence of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis
• Provide laboratory testing consultation to physicians, epidemiologists, nurses & other laboratorians
• Perform instrument QC, maintenance, and technical troubleshooting
• Perform and document quality assurance and quality control activities to Federal, State and SLPH regulations

• Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly
• Proximity to globally and nationally ranked universities (NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke)
• Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families
• Fitness area with exercise equipment, classes, and wellness activities
• Plentiful Free Parking
• 220,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility
• Easy access to highways (70, 40 and 440), NC Museum of Art, Umstead State Park, healthcare providers, and shopping centers
• State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits
• Weekly Food Trucks, including Double Food Truck Fridays
• Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities
• Monthly and quarterly career development classes, including opportunities for traveling
• Patio Dining with Umbrellas
• Library of academic journals and materials on-site
• NCSLPH Employee Recognition Programs

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Knowledge of the components of a Quality Assurance program and demonstrated skill in monitoring quality controls daily
• Ability to troubleshoot test procedures and interpret laboratory results
• Experience with clinical laboratory procedures and processes, handling potentially infectious materials, and the safety aspects associated with clinical laboratory testing
• Demonstrated skills in conducting work with a high degree of accuracy, paying attention to detail, and completing all necessary documentation
• Must meet Federal CLIA ’88 personnel requirements for testing personnel in a high complexity laboratory. Candidates must attach a copy of their transcript(s) and/or certification(s) to qualify for consideration
• Experience with general laboratory equipment and procedures

• American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification
• Knowledge and experience with automated testing platforms (e.g., Panther, Alinity, ASI Evolution)
• Previous work in the identification of Bacterial STDs

• An occupational medical assessment may be required to determine your ability to safely work with biological, chemical, or radiological hazards. This position may also require periodic medical screenings to confirm safety practices are effectively preventing occupational injury or illness. All costs associated with obtaining occupational health services are covered by NCSLPH.

• Works frequently with infectious disease agents that require the use of personal protective equipment.
• Uses laboratory equipment that requires ability to manipulate items with fingers, ability to grasp, and ability to feel/perceive the attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture.
• Requires the ability to distinguish colors and close visual acuity to perform data analysis and visual inspection of specimens using standard laboratory equipment.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions.

Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, “vape products” and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here: http://publichealth.nc.gov/employees/

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR, 919-707-5450.

Please refer to the link below for additional information:
https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc/how-do-i-get-job