What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technologist I (Newborn Screening) position at State of North Carolina?
Salary : $56,094.00 - $84,140.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type : Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : 25-01312 DPH 60041275
Department : Dept of Health and Human Services
Division : Public Health
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 19 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title : Medical Laboratory Technologist I
Position Number : 60041275
Salary Grade : MH14
Recruitment Range : $54,197 - $55,823
Description of Work
The Medical Laboratory Technologist I position is part of the Newborn Screening (NBS) Unit of the NC State Laboratory of Public Health. The primary purpose of the NBS Unit is to provide timely and accurate testing to identify potentially life-threatening conditions in babies born in North Carolina.
Successful candidates in this position will : perform testing on all newborns to detect Sickle Cell anemia (SC), Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH), Galactosemia (GAL), and Biotinidase (BIOT) deficiency using dried blood spot specimens derived from a heelstick or whole blood; perform Isoelectric Focusing (IEF) electrophoresis and cation-exchange High Performance Liquid Chromatography for SC, fluoroimmunoassays (FIA) for CAH, CF, CH and BIOT and enzyme-linked immunoassays (EIA) for GAL; assist in the evaluation, validation, and implementation of new methodologies to detect and characterize disorders that require early intervention to improve patient outcomes and will assist the General Supervisor and the Unit Manager in developing, maintaining, and updating standard operating procedures utilized in the laboratory.
Work for the Medical Laboratory Technologist I position involves direct use of semi- and automated instrumentation, pipetting, and extensive use of computers and computer-driven instrumentation. The Medical Laboratory Technologist I is required to perform hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Work involves use of automatic blood spot punches, data interpretation and application of comprehensive quality assurance protocols and activities.
About the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) :
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable people - children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders, advocacy groups, local, state and federal entities and many other stakeholders to make this happen.
About the State Laboratory of Public Health :
The State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH), we provide medical and environmental laboratory services such as testing, consultation, and training, to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion, protection, and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens. SLPH serves the entire state as a reference laboratory for difficult, unusual, or otherwise unavailable laboratory procedures and assist in the development, evaluation, and standardization of medical and environmental laboratory testing procedures. We provide training and consultation to improve and assure quality services in other laboratories and certify milk and water laboratories and milk analysts. We test for Acanthamoeba to Zika and everything in between!
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Campus Amenities and Benefits at the State Laboratory of Public Health :
- 220,000 square feet campus built in 2012
- Plentiful Free Parking
- Easy access to shopping centers, the state art museum, healthcare providers, and highways (70, 40 and 440)
- Break Rooms with Vending Machines, Ice Machines, Coffee Makers, Magazines, and Commercial Grade Microwave Ovens
- Patio Dining with Umbrellas
- Weekly Food Trucks, including Double Food Truck Fridays
- Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly
- Wellness Activities
- Fitness Center with Exercise Equipment and Classes
- Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families
- Monthly and Quarterly Workshop Sessions
- Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities
- NCSLPH Employee Recognition Programs
- State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits
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. Visit website for
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following :
Management Preferences :
Physical Requirements :
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 for details.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following :
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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 :
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at . Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE : Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.
I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. ( NOTE : AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
The recruitment range for this position is $54,197 - $55,823. If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $54,197 - $55,823?
To verify that I meet Federal CLIA '88 personnel requirements for testing personnel in a laboratory performing high complexity testing :
To verify that you meet Federal CLIA '88 personnel requirements for testing personnel in a laboratory performing high complexity testing, please select one of the following that best describes your education and experience ( all education and experience must also be clearly listed in your application ) :
Do you have experience handling potentially infectious materials and the safety aspects associated with clinical laboratory testing? All experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.
Which of the following activities have you conducted? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY All experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.
How many years of experience do you have working in a clinical diagnostic or public health laboratory? All experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.
What computer applications do you have more than 2 years of experience using? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY All experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)
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Salary : $54,197 - $55,823
