Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in North Carolina
Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in North Carolina are consistently active, concentrated in hospital networks, academic medical centers, reference laboratories, and public health systems, with openings at every level from entry-level MLT positions through senior and lead technician roles. The strongest hiring activity is in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham, where employers such as Atrium Health, Duke Health, and UNC Health maintain large laboratory operations across multiple facilities. The most in-demand specialties include hematology, microbiology, and clinical chemistry. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
\*\*\*This position is eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program.\*\*\*
Summary:
This hybrid posting recruits for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Laboratory Scientist II, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. The Core Laboratory is comprised of multiple testing areas- Chemistry, Toxicology, Blood Gas Analysis, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Automated Hematology and Manual Hematology, including Smear Review and Body Fluid Analysis, and Specimen Processing.
Responsibilities:
- Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and demonstrated competency.
- Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
- Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
- Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.
- Monitors reagent inventory and assists with maintaining laboratory supplies.
- Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of reporting and timely correction of errors.
- Reports laboratory results and consults/confers with healthcare providers as needed.
- Participates on teams and/or performs special projects or assignments.
- Participates in the education and training of new employees and other learners, as appropriate to role.
- Serves as a technical resource and works under direction or independently based on experience level.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information
Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology
Experience:
- No prior professional laboratory experience required
Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Scientist II
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology
Licensure/Certification:
- Associate’s Degree holders: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required
Experience:
- Associate’s Degree with MLT certification: Two (2) years of experience required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with categorical certification: Two (2) years of experience required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science with MT/MLS certification: No experience required
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Core Laboratory
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
MLS I: Salary Range: $24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range)
MLS II: Salary Range: $26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Evening Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Qualifications
Primary Location: Chapel Hill, NC, US
Department: UNC Medical Center - UNC Health
Shift: EVENING JOB
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Who's Hiring
- UNC Health10
- ECU Health7
- Cone Health4
- Atrium Health4
- Advocate Aurora Health4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory technician jobs across North Carolina.
- Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited program
- ASCP Board of Certification MLT credential or equivalent national certification recognized in North Carolina
- Ability to perform routine and complex diagnostic testing across multiple laboratory departments
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and electronic health record platforms
- Experience with quality control procedures, instrument maintenance, and regulatory compliance standards
- Strong attention to detail with ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends
Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical laboratory technician in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not require a separate state license for medical laboratory technicians, but virtually all employers require national certification through a recognized body such as the ASCP Board of Certification. You complete an accredited associate degree program in medical laboratory technology, fulfilling required clinical hours, then sit for the MLT certification exam. Programs are offered through community colleges across the state, and certification is the practical credential that opens doors to employment.
Which companies hire medical laboratory technicians in North Carolina?
Employers hiring medical laboratory technicians in North Carolina right now include UNC Health, ECU Health, and Cone Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's large academic health systems and regional hospital networks generate steady laboratory hiring across both urban medical centers and community hospital locations throughout the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most medical laboratory technician jobs?
Greenville, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill have the most medical laboratory technician openings in North Carolina. Charlotte and Raleigh anchor the hiring because of their large health system headquarters and growing outpatient infrastructure, while Durham draws significant laboratory demand from Duke Health and the Research Triangle's concentration of academic and reference laboratory facilities.
Are there remote medical laboratory technician jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Medical laboratory technician work is hands-on by nature, requiring direct specimen handling and instrument operation that cannot be done remotely. About 0% of medical laboratory technician openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to involve laboratory data review, quality assurance, or supervisory coordination rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a medical laboratory technician in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited MLT associate degree program at a North Carolina community college, such as those offered through the NC Community College System, which includes required clinical rotations that function as on-the-job training. Large employers like UNC Health and Atrium Health hire new graduates directly from these programs into staff MLT roles. Lateral entry from phlebotomy or laboratory assistant positions is also common, and earning your ASCP MLT certification before applying gives any candidate a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory technician jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory technician jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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