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How much do 3rd shift medical lab technician jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average weekly pay for 3rd shift medical lab technician in Raleigh, NC is $1,742.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,084.62 and $2,225.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between 3Rd Shift Medical Lab Technician vs 3Rd Shift Medical Laboratory Technologist?

Aspect3Rd Shift Medical Lab Technician3Rd Shift Medical Laboratory Technologist
CredentialsCertification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT or MLS), often requiring a bachelor's degree
Work EnvironmentClinical laboratories, hospitals, diagnostic labs, primarily performing routine testsSame environments, with additional responsibilities for complex testing and supervision
Job ResponsibilitiesPerforming routine lab tests, preparing samples, maintaining equipmentPerforming complex tests, analyzing results, overseeing lab procedures

While both roles work in clinical labs during the third shift, Medical Laboratory Technicians focus on routine testing and sample preparation, whereas Medical Laboratory Technologists handle more complex analyses and often supervise technicians. The technologist role typically requires higher education and certification, reflecting increased responsibilities.

What shifts do 3rd shift medical lab technicians work?

3rd shift medical lab technicians typically work overnight hours, often from around 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM or midnight to 8:00 AM. These shifts are common in laboratories that operate 24/7 to ensure continuous testing and patient care.

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Infographic showing various 3Rd Shift Medical Lab Technician job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,610 per year, or $43.6 per hour.

Medical Lab Scientist III - Rex Core Lab

UNC Health

Raleigh, NC

$28.87 - $41.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

UNC Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 321 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

422nd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

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.

Summary:

Performs a variety of patient testing in multiple laboratory disciplines and in specialty laboratories, in support of clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

Responsibilities:

  1. Demonstrates advanced level technologist competencies in producing accurate laboratory test results which includes all levels of CLIA outlined testing and problem solving.
  2. Maintains and investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
  3. Serves as a Senior or Lead Technologist in area of expertise. Provides technical direction to assigned personnel. Provides laboratory testing consultation to other members of the healthcare team.
  4. Gathers data for quality purposes.
  5. May assess testing personnel competency levels.
  6. Monitors daily operation of laboratory section or work area.
  7. Participates on teams or performs special projects/assignments including but not limited to inventory management, committee membership, assists with new test development and validations, linearity studies, etc.
  8. Performs and reviews quality control and proficiency testing in the appropriate laboratories.
  9. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.
  10. Serves as preceptor in teaching multiple types of learners and training of new employees.
  11. Begins to gain knowledge of and assists with regulatory compliance endeavors.
  12. Other duties as assigned.
Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
? 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 Requirements:
? • If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science – MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification required.
? • If Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science – ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required.
? • If Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science – MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification required.
? • CHT/CHS(ACHI) is acceptable for Histocompatibility Laboratory.
Professional Experience Requirements:
? • If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science with MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) – four (4) years of experience required.
? • If Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with ASCP categorical certification in specialty area – three (3) years of experience required.
? • If Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science with MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification – two (2) years of experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Core Lab

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $28.87 - $41.50 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:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

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