Medical Laboratory Technician (Scientific Services)

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 The Medical Laboratory Technician supports the Scientific Services section of the NCSLPH Microbiology Unit by performing routine and standardized laboratory tasks essential to clinical and environmental testing. This position prepares plated media, chemicals, buffers, and reagents and performs associated quality control procedures to ensure compliance with required regulatory standards. It operates, cleans, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment while maintaining accurate records in alignment with established SOPs. The role functions within a high‑volume laboratory environment and supports surge operations in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Key Duties Include Prepare plated media, chemicals, buffers, and reagents for clinical and environmental testing. Perform media quality control procedures to verify accuracy, sterility, and conformance to required standards. Operate autoclaves, glassware washers, and other laboratory instruments to support testing workflows. Perform glassware services including cleaning, preparation, and inspection for laboratory use. Operate a dry ice pelletizer to support testing and specimen handling processes. Manage biohazard waste disposal to ensure safe handling and regulatory compliance. Maintain laboratory records needed to meet EPA, FDA, CLIA, and NCSLPH quality assurance requirements. Follow media preparation and operational SOPs to ensure consistency across testing procedures. Operate, clean, and troubleshoot equipment such as fume hoods, hot plates, balances, and pH meters. Support outbreak surge operations by adapting to high‑volume workflow demands and extended work hours. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $39,435.00 - $59,154.00 Recruitment Range: $39,435.00 - $39,435.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Established experience preparing plated media, chemicals, buffers, and reagents for clinical and environmental testing, demonstrating intermediate proficiency with standardized laboratory preparation workflows. Demonstrated experience conducting media quality control procedures, including sterility verification, accuracy checks, and documentation aligned with defined laboratory standards. Proven skill operating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, glassware washers, fume hoods, hot plates, balances, and pH meters, with expert-level familiarity across routine laboratory functions. Documented experience performing regulated biohazard waste disposal using structured handling and tracking processes consistent with laboratory safety protocols. Consistent experience maintaining laboratory records required to meet EPA, FDA, CLIA, and NCSLPH quality assurance standards, demonstrating strong accuracy within structured documentation systems. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date Employees in this position must be capable of meeting the Federal CLIA '88 personnel requirements of Testing Personnel in a laboratory performing high complexity testing. Applicants must attach copies of their transcript(s) and/or certification(s) to be considered for the position. Physical Requirements Works with quality control organisms requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Requires close visual acuity and color differentiation to inspect specimens and analyze data. Requires fine motor skills to grasp and handle laboratory items. Ability to bend and lift up to 30 lbs of laboratory equipment or supplies About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH) 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. About the State Laboratory of Public Health The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) provides an array of services including Laboratory Tes #J-18808-Ljbffr nc