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Serology Medical Technologist II
The primary responsibility of this position is as an advanced level technologist in the serology laboratory routinely performing a wide range of medical laboratory tests on serum and other bodily fluids for the detection of antibodies and antigens to various infectious diseases. This position will perform diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and other QA policies, as well as, perform testing for the purposes of viral surveillance. This position will provide technical leadership and training for other personnel on various highly technical tests for HIV, Hepatitis and Rubella, with a focus on HIV and HCV NAAT methods utilizing automated platforms. This position will assist in the evaluation, performance verification/validation, and implementation of new methods and techniques.
About the Division of Public Health and the State Laboratory of Public Health:
The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina – Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody.
The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) provides an array of services including Laboratory Testing, Training/Consultation and Certification. The NCSLPH provides more than 125 clinical laboratory tests and more than 65 environmental laboratory tests to the public and private medical health care system in North Carolina and performs over 6 million tests annually on human, animal, food, water, and agricultural samples. Additionally, NCSLPH provides training and consultation for local health departments, hospitals, commercial laboratories, private health care professionals, community-based organizations and state and regional staff from the NC Division of Public Health (DPH) and other state and regional agencies.
The Infectious Diseases Section at the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) is comprised of three primary units containing various laboratories all of which provide testing services to local and state partners as well as to clinical labs for the diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and control of communicable diseases. Collectively, the section conducts highly complex test procedures for the detection, identification, and characterization of a wide range of infectious agents from a variety of clinical, reference, and environmental specimens. The newly established Sequencing and Bioinformatics Response Unit is made up of laboratory scientists, bioinformatics staff, and support staff who are dedicated and exclusively focused on developing, expanding, implementing, and enhancing infectious disease sequencing and analytics capabilities within the unit.
The Virology/Serology Unit identifies infections caused by a variety of viral pathogens of public health significance. The Unit performs over 525,000 tests annually ranging from rabies to sexually transmitted diseases to vector-borne diseases. The Rabies Laboratory at the NCSLPH is the sole source for diagnostic rabies testing in North Carolina. This service is available to all health care providers within the state. Diagnostic serologic assays are performed on serum and CSF suspected for Arboviruses within the Special Serology Laboratory. The Serology Laboratory performs testing for the presence of antibodies against a variety of pathogens. The newly established Molecular Virology Unit performs diagnostic virology and surveillance assays for respiratory, vaccine preventable, and other pathogens utilizing molecular methods and techniques.
Campus Amenities and Benefits at the State Laboratory of Public Health
We are in Raleigh, NC. According to Forbes, we are ranked as one of the top 20 best places to retire and the 2nd most educated city in the country. US News & World ranks Raleigh among the top 15 places to live in the U.S.
- 220,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility
- Plentiful Free Parking
- Easy access to highways (70, 40 and 440), NC Museum of Art, Umstead State Park, healthcare providers, and shopping centers
- Proximity to globally and nationally ranked universities (NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke)
- Fitness area with exercise equipment, classes, and wellness activities
- Patio Dining with Umbrellas
- Weekly Food Trucks, including Double Food Truck Fridays
- Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly
- Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families
- Monthly and quarterly career development classes, including opportunities for traveling
- Library of academic journals and materials on-site
- Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities
- NCSLPH Employee Recognition Programs
- State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits
Requirements
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:
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.
This position:
- Experience working in a regulated laboratory performing testing on clinical specimens.
- Experience performing, interpreting, reporting, and trouble-shooting virology serology-based assays.
- Experience working with potentially infectious materials and required precautions to avoid infection.
- Knowledge of quality control standards, procedures, and best practices pertaining to serology/clinical infectious disease testing.
- Knowledge of biology, virology, and molecular biology principles
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, and instruct others in complex technical procedures.
- Must meet CLIA ’88 requirements for testing personnel in a laboratory performing high-complexity testing.
Management Preferences:
- Prior experience working in a federal, state or, local public health laboratory.
- ASCP certification.
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.
This position:
- Works frequently with infectious disease agents that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as a respirator
- Uses laboratory equipment requiring 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.
Qualifications
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology, chemistry or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a medical laboratory in the assigned area;
OR
Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of medical laboratory experience;
OR
Completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of medical laboratory experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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/
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