Medical Laboratory Technician

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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 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 prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The Medical Lab Technician's primary responsibility will be the support of the UNC CTU Lab Operations. This position will be responsible for specimen collection, processing, and shipment, maintenance of electronic and paper-based research records and regulatory documents in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as GCLP. The Lab Tech will work as part of a team and support the Investigators of Record, the Research Coordinator(s), and other research team members.

The Lab Tech's main work location will be on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus, processing samples in UNC's main shared outpatient research clinic, the CTRC, as well as the Advanced Technology Laboratory Core ( ATLAB) of the UNC CFAR. Travel to other local sites (such as UNC's Eastowne Outpatient Clinic) may also be required, depending on the unit's current needs. This position will provide support to our entire Infectious Disease Research Portfolio.

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.

Stay stationary for periods of about an hour at a time, with or without accommodation.

Move box racks in and out of freezers and/or boxes of laboratory supplies that weigh approximately 20 to 30 pounds, with or without accommodation.

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.