UNC Health, located in North Carolina, has opportunities for Medical Laboratory Scientists across the state, from the mountains to the coast.   

 We have opportunities available in the following: 

• Transplant Lab
• Transfusion Medicine Lab
• Core Lab
• Microbiology Lab
• Special Hematology

Explore our Medical Laboratory Scientist opportunities! 

Incentives: Select full-time positions are eligible for up to $10,000 in commitment incentives. 

Salary Range: $26.59 - $41.09 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity. 

Hours: Per Diem, Part-time, and Full-time available.

Locations: Opportunities are available in a variety of locations, including UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, UNC Health Rex in Raleigh and Holly Springs, UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, UNC Health Rockingham in Eden, UNC Health Chatham in Siler City, and UNC Health Caldwell in Lenoir. Whether you're drawn to the vibrant energy of a big city or the peaceful charm of a rural setting, we have opportunities to match your lifestyle.

Hiring Events:

Interested in attending one of our upcoming hiring events? Be sure to RSVP and check out our listing of hiring events here! 

Benefits and Total Rewards: 

UNC Health proudly offers employees, and their families, comprehensive benefit programs (State and NC Health) for both full-time and part-time positions. This includes a generous Total Rewards & Benefits package, advancement opportunities, access to system-wide wellness centers, career growth/career development resources, and much more.

Employment at UNC Health is so much more than just a job. We're focused on your health, your wealth, and your career. We realize incentives and benefits are an important part of your workplace journey. The financial rewards of working for UNC Health go far beyond a paycheck. At UNC Health, the average value of benefits represents 35% of an employee's overall total compensation.

View this page for more detail on the benefits we are happy to offer our teammates!

Education Requirements: 

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or an Associate's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Licensure/Certification Requirements: 

• If an Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science - MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification is required.
• If a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, ASCP categorical certification in the specialty area is required.
• If a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science - MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification is required.

Professional Experience Requirements: 

• Medical Lab Scientist II: 
  • If an Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science - two (2) years of experience required.
  • If a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science - two (2) years of experience required.
  • If a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science - no experience required.
• Medical Lab Scientist III: 
  • If an Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science - four (4) years of experience required.
  • If a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science - three (3) years of experience required.
  • If a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science - two (2) years of experience required.

See yourself at UNC Health! Apply today to join our One Great Team!

About UNC Health

UNC Health is an integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. UNC Health is committed to empowering health, not just health care. From Magnet recognition to being named one of America's Best Employers by Forbes Magazine, we're proud to say that our hard work is consistently recognized, awarded, and celebrated. UNC Health and our 40,000 employees continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.

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