Job Description

Traveling Medical Lab Technicians are responsible for:

• Performing venipuncture on children and adult participants
• Recording of oral exam findings as provided by dental hygienist
• Providing instruction to the participant for self-collection of urine and oral rinse
• Administering screening questions to participants and determine fasting status
• Receiving and recording blood and other biological samples
• Labeling and processing blood, urine, and other biospecimens
• Setting up/packing up the phlebotomy room and maintain equipment
• Entering data into biological sample management system
• Performing quality control activities (e.g., follow QC checklist) as instructed
• Preparing shipments of biological samples according to international and U.S. regulations
• Setting up and packing up the phlebotomy room and maintaining equipment
• May be cross trained to complete additional data collection activities within their scope and qualifications (i.e., oral rinse collection, STI test collection with education, collection of blood pressure or body measurements) as required
• This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Assist in setting up and shutting down the MEC including handling stair components, floor covers and expansion sides of the vehicles

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 1 year of experience as an MLT in a CLIA-certified health care setting or equivalent combination of at least 4+ years of experience in a CLIA-certified health care setting may be considered; or
• Successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least a duration of 50 weeks and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician)
• Completed and documented coursework in Biology or Chemistry required
• Experience performing both pediatric (infancy or older) and adult phlebotomy
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
• Experience processing, storing, and shipping all types of biological samples
• Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures
• Knowledge of shipping regulations for biological samples
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility in assigned work schedules and tasks is essential
• Basic computer proficiency and clerical skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license
• In order to travel by air, federal law requires individuals to have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), or current licensure as an MLT.
• Hematology experience, including CBC testing and automated analyzer operation.
• Experience with specimen processing and accessioning.
• Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 lbs. in weight) to various study locations.
• Fluency in Spanish

Pay Details

• The pay rate for this position is $28/hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location
• An additional hourly rate will be provided for up to 40 hours per week as a Health and Welfare stipend as this position falls under the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA). The hourly rate for Health and Welfare depends on the wage determination where the work is performed
• Eligible to receive pay for up to 10 holidays and annual vacation time payout, as well as access to an employee discount program
• Reimbursable travel time and mileage

Project Details

RTI International is hiring part-time Traveling Certified Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) to support the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NHANES conducts health examinations in a Mobile Examination Center (MEC) with participants recruited by field staff.

The MLT will collect and process biological samples from children and adults, including whole blood, urine, and plasma. They will also support other data collection activities within their scope and qualifications, such as administering screening questions, recording oral exam findings, and assisting with participant check-in and check-out counseling.

Visit the CDC site to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/index.html

Work Schedule

• Initial data collection period is expected to be through 2027, with potential extension through 2030
• This is a part-time position based on annual hours worked. During active work periods, employees typically work 30-40 hours per week. This position is expected to work approximately 38 weeks per year, with periods of reduced or not scheduled hours throughout the year
• Overnight travel is required and while on travel the work schedule is typically 5 days. Work schedules on non-travel weeks will vary
• Most work occurs on weekdays between 7 AM and 9 PM, based on the data collection schedule, with occasional evenings and weekends
• Must commit to a minimum of one year

Training Details

Traveling Medical Lab Technicians are required to complete trainings which include:

• Successfully passing of project required training (a mix of virtual, online, and in-person)
• Virtual/online training completed prior to in-person training
• Up to 80 hours of paid virtual/online training prior to in-person sessions
• Mandatory in-person training in Research Triangle Park, NC
• Refresher and mid-year training required
• Travel per diem and accommodations provided for in-person training

Accommodation

RTI International will accommodate our job application procedures for disabled veterans and other qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you have a disability that affects the use of our online application system, or if you otherwise need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, please CLICK HERE for information on how to contact us to request an accommodation.

Additional Notifications

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach--one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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      (1) The rational relationship of the nature of the offense to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and

      (2) Evidence of the rehabilitation of the applicant.

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Anticipated Close Date

Jan 05, 2027