Lead MLS: Leadership, Quality & Lab Innovation

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to serve as the technical and operational lead in the Automated Testing Lab, combining advanced testing with staff mentorship.

The role emphasizes coordinating daily workflow, supervising in leadership's absence, ensuring quality control, and driving process improvements to support accurate and timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading laboratory teams in a clinical setting.
• Proven ability to guide staff, train new hires, and oversee operations.
• Strong knowledge of quality control and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of an MLS while serving as technical and operational lead.
• Coordinate daily workflow and escalate issues to leadership.
• Assist with staff scheduling and maintaining efficient lab operations.
• Monitor instrumentation, maintenance, and troubleshoot issues.
• Review QA, proficiency testing, and support process improvements.
• Mentor and onboard new employees and students.
• Represent the lab in meetings and committees and promote safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Supervisory duties

Staff coordination

Quality assurance

Process improvement

Job description

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to serve as the technical and operational lead in the Automated Testing Lab, combining advanced testing with staff mentorship.

The role emphasizes coordinating daily workflow, supervising in leadership's absence, ensuring quality control, and driving process improvements to support accurate and timely patient care.