Medical Laboratory Technologist I

Agriculture & Consumer Services

Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 56094 - 60000

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Medical Laboratory Technologist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH14

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

Description of Work

The Veterinary Division protects the health of the states livestock and poultry population through the administration of regulatory animal health programs and disease testing conducted by the North Carolina Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System.

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare submitted tissue samples for microscopic examinations. This process includes gross examination and cutting of tissues for fitting into cassettes embedding processed tissues in paraffin cutting paraffin embedded tissues into thin tissue sections on the microtome for transfer to glass slides operation of a variety of histology equipment and special stains. Other duties include preparation of solutions for staining computer data entry and communication with clients as needed to resolve discrepancies between submission forms and samples.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $56094-$60000

General theoretical knowledge of the principles of histology
Ability to use histology equipment.
General knowledge or familiarity with the variety of laboratory procedures.
Ability to distinguish between colors in order to effectively read test results.
Ability to lift 3040-pound containers of chemicals.

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Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in medical technology chemistry or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a medical laboratory; or Completion of a Certified Laboratory Assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course and three years of experience in a medical laboratory; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Toni Lynn Tooley

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AgencyDept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleMedical Laboratory Technologist I (S)Position NumberGradeMH14About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness an...