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Benefits of Working at UNCW

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.
Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
As a member of the Seahawk community, you’ll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $57,665 - $64,875

Recruitment Range Details

The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate’s education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number S02911

Position Title

Medical Lab Technologist

Working Title

Medical Laboratory Technician

Competency Level Journey

Competency Level Journey

Home Department

Student Health Center - 40210

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the Abrons Student Health Center ( SHC ) is to provide student centered affordable, quality health and preventive services to the students of UNCW . The SHC provides comprehensive medical services and a retail pharmacy, all with a focus on student success and patient education. The Health Center’s goal is to help students stay as healthy as possible so they can fully engage in the classroom.

College

Student Development Services - 40200 College

College/School Information
University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Student Health Center Lab while serving as the lab content expert/technical consultant to the rest of the staff. Duties include performing waived and moderately complex test procedures in the areas of serology, microbiology, microscopy and hematology as well as interpreting results, drawing blood, preparing specimens that are being sent to the reference lab, managing CAP survey process, and performing quality controls as needed. In addition, this position will be responsible for resolving or attempting to resolve procedural and/or instrumentation problems, communicating information for clinical use, supporting the medical staff, training staff on lab procedures, and preparing and maintaining the lab for CLIA inspection along with Lab Director.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Position requires compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ( CLIA ) regulations.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• Qualify as a Technical Consultant for a Moderately Complex Testing (either a bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science or medical technology with at least 2 years of laboratory training/ experience in non-waived testing, in the specialty or subspeciality areas of service OR an associate’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science with at least 4 years of laboratory training/experience in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty or subspecialty areas of service).


• General knowledge of the basic pathophysiological processes being monitored and how medical laboratory science is applied.


• Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment and the performance of procedures.


• Experience working in a college health or clinic-based lab.


• Experience managing a staff training program.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• ASCP Certification.

Required Certifications or licensure

Current CPR certification required within 3 months of hire.

FTE

FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year

12 Months

Work Days

Monday - Friday

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Occasionally must stay later to finish patient care

Type of Position

Permanent

Position Number

1907

Job Posting Date

09/01/2026

Posting Close Date

09/22/2026

Number of Openings
EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.