Medical Lab Scientist - Automated Testing (Evening)

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

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Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist I for the Automated Testing Lab. The role is part-time, 0.50 FTE, evening shift, with a $2.00/hour evening differential.

The position involves performing complex tests on blood, body fluids, and tissues, identifying microorganisms, crossmatching for transfusion, and preparing cells for cellular therapies. Certification eligibility must be pursued within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, or an Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education may be substituted for a Bachelor's.
• If not certified, must be eligible for ASCP, AMT or equivalent board certification exam and certified within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues.
• Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, cross match blood for transfusion and organ transplantation, aseptically prepare cells for use in cellular therapies.
• Ensure accurate results to support diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate degree substitution for Bachelor’s

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist I for the Automated Testing Lab. The role is part-time, 0.50 FTE, evening shift, with a $2.00/hour evening differential.

The position involves performing complex tests on blood, body fluids, and tissues, identifying microorganisms, crossmatching for transfusion, and preparing cells for cellular therapies. Certification eligibility must be pursued within 18 months of hire.