Medical Lab Tech​/Specialist - Advanced

Posting Information

• Department ASOD Oral Microbiology-433550
• Career Area Laboratory Management and Services
• Is this an internal only recruitment? No
• Posting Open Date 09/10/2026
• Final date to receive applications 09/21/2026
• Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
• Position Title Medical Lab Tech/Specialist - Advanced
• Salary Grade Equivalent MH18 / GN13
• Working Title Lead Laboratory Technologist
• Position Number
• Vacancy  P021369
• Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week 40
• Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:30-5p
• Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC
• Position Location North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range $70,000 - $90,000
• Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities
. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.

UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Division of Diagnostic Sciences focuses on oral radiology and pathology through a combination of basic science and general dentistry, guides the diagnosis of oral diseases, and helps develop patient treatment plans. The Oral Microbiology discipline provides diagnostic clinical microbiology, microbiological research, microbiology training and sterilization monitoring services to both the school and the community of dental practitioners in North Carolina and the surrounding geographic area.

The Oral Microbiology Laboratory ( OML ), within the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the Adams School of Dentistry ( ASOD ), provides specialized laboratory services supporting infection control and quality assurance activities for the School and dental practitioners throughout North Carolina and surrounding areas. Services include sterilizer monitoring and dental unit waterline testing. The primary purpose of the Lead Laboratory Technologist is to provide day-to-day technical, operational, and supervisory leadership for the infection control laboratory services of the OML .

The position is responsible for coordinating the daily operations and workflow of the Sterilization Monitoring Service and dental unit waterline testing program and for ensuring laboratory services are performed accurately, safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures, quality control standards, and applicable safety requirements. The position directly supervises assigned permanent, temporary, and student employees and is responsible for assigning and prioritizing work, providing training and technical guidance, monitoring work quality and completion, coordinating scheduling and operational coverage, and addressing performance and workflow concerns.

The position serves as the primary day-to-day technical and operational resource for laboratory staff and independently troubleshoots testing, equipment, quality control, workflow, and other operational issues within established procedures and escalation parameters. As a working supervisor and technical resource, the position maintains proficiency in laboratory testing procedures and performs sterilizer monitoring, dental unit waterline testing, microbiological procedures, media preparation, quality control activities, and related laboratory functions as needed to support workload and continuity of operations.

The position reviews testing activities and results, coordinates repeat or follow-up testing when results fall outside…