Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Elevate Patient Care

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist for its Automated Testing Lab at UPMC Passavant. The role emphasizes technical leadership, staff mentorship, and ensuring high-quality patient care through precise laboratory operations.

Responsibilities include supervising daily workflow, coordinating staffing, maintaining instruments, and participating in quality control and process improvements. 40 hours weekly with weekend and holiday rotation; compensation based on qualifications and

Qualifications

• Leadership/mentoring experience preferred
• Strong supervision and staff development skills
• Quality control and regulatory compliance focus
• Operations leadership in a laboratory setting

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist while serving as a technical and operational lead within the laboratory.
• Function as a Supervisor Designate, providing leadership support and assuming supervisory responsibilities in the absence of laboratory leadership.
• Coordinate daily workflow, evaluate operational issues, and elevate concerns to laboratory leadership as appropriate.
• Assist with staff scheduling, work assignments, and maintaining efficient laboratory operations.
• Monitor laboratory instrumentation, ensure required maintenance is completed, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Review quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities to support accurate and compliant laboratory operations.
• Compile and analyze quality data, prepare reports, and assist with process improvement initiatives.
• Support employee competency assessments and provide mentoring, guidance, and technical expertise to laboratory staff.

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist for its Automated Testing Lab at UPMC Passavant. The role emphasizes technical leadership, staff mentorship, and ensuring high-quality patient care through precise laboratory operations.

Responsibilities include supervising daily workflow, coordinating staffing, maintaining instruments, and participating in quality control and process improvements. 40 hours weekly with weekend and holiday rotation; compensation based on qualifications and