Medical Laboratory Technologist I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000616
- Class code
- 32000616
- Pay group
- MH14
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Medical Laboratory Technologist I is $58,265 to $87,396 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000616.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/2023.
What the state says the job is
This is technical work performing a variety of bench procedures in a medical technology science, or performing a variety of procedures in several work areas that aid in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients and animals. Depending on the work setting, employees may be required to perform test procedures in a variety of technological areas or concentrate in a more complex area with in-depth procedures. Some positions may perform more sophisticated tests and be responsible for quality control, these same positions may serve as lead workers managing the work within the assigned work area. These positions are located throughout state agencies and universities.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of the pathophysiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied Intermediate knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology Intermediate knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work Thorough knowledge of the field of medical technology Thorough knowledge of the hazards of working with potentially infectious materials and the appropriate safety precautions to avoid infections Ability to perceive colors normally Ability to maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment and ability to interpret abnormal results Ability to prepare various laboratory media Ability to research and deve ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a medical laboratory; or Completion of a Certified Laboratory Assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course and three years of experience in a medical laboratory; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.