Medical Laboratory Technician

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Job Classification Title Medical Laboratory Technician (S) Position Number 60041351 Grade MH06 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work • Assisting with competency program coordination for contract laboratories. • Supporting testing areas such as microscopy (wet mounts, urine sediments, GC stat male smears), syphilis serology, GC cultures, and urine colony counts. • Managing quality control assessments sent to local health departments to meet CLIA requirements. • Overseeing quality control of gonorrhea selective media and working closely with HIV/STD Prevention and Care Branch staff.

• Maintaining and preserving microbiological control cultures (including ATCC organisms), ensuring proper storage, characterization, and inventory. • Assisting with laboratory improvement workshops (wet mount, GC, and other technical trainings). • Supporting continuing education and monthly Quality Council activities. • Collaborating with regional consultants and laboratory improvement staff. The position requires strong knowledge of clinical laboratory best practices, microbiology principles, quality control procedures, and CLIA/state/federal laboratory regulations.

Accuracy in organism identification and culture maintenance is emphasized as critical. Overall, this role centers on laboratory quality assurance, microbiological culture management, regulatory compliance, and training support for public health laboratory staff. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $39,435- $59,154 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred. • Knowledge of principals of good clinical laboratory practices • Working knowledge of principles of CLIA federal regulations: state and federal laws governing laboratories • Working knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, serology/immunology • Experience using statistical methods and data interpretation • Skill in using laboratory equipment *Posting closes at 11:59 p.m.

the night before the end date About the NC Division of Public Health: The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Supplemental Contact Information : The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Se