HENDERSON, N.C. -- New jobs are on the way to Vance County.

Governor Cooper announced on Tuesday that Mako Medical Laboratories plans to create 153 jobs in Henderson over the next five years.

At least 120 of those jobs are expected to be full-time positions.

The company provides blood, urine, and DNA testing services along with various pharmaceutical drugs.

The average salary for the new positions is expected to be $52,000 per year.