Medical Lab Tech Certified - Chemistry Lab - PM (023)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UAB Medicine's core chemistry laboratory team operates in a high-volume, high-impact environment at UAB Hospital, delivering timely results for diagnosis and treatment. You’ll work on advanced assays and collaborate with pathologists and clinicians to ensure accuracy and rapid turnaround.

The role requires an Associate's degree in a related field and MLT certification within 15 months, with potential sign-on incentives for eligible full-time hires and access to PSLF-qualified opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field required.
• Must be certified as an MLT within 15 months of hire (ASCP or AMT).
• BLS may be required within 30 days of employment depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform, check accuracy and report results of routine and moderately complex lab procedures.
• Prepare reagents, quality control, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance with supervision.
• Collaborate with supervising staff to ensure timely, accurate results.

Skills

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Accurate reporting

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

MLT certification (ASCP/AMT)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $21.80 - $34.45 / hour

Sign-on bonus: $10,000 new hire sign-on bonus may be available (full-time only)

Shifts: full-time and part-time AM and PM, weekends AM and PM, flexi/PRN

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 3-11 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

The core chemistry laboratory team functions in a high-volume, high-impact environment that supports diagnosis and treatment decisions every day, serving as the primary chemistry testing center for UAB Hospital. You’ll also gain exposure to specialized assays such as transplant drug monitoring, protein electrophoresis, and drug confirmation testing. Our team works with advanced instrumentation and collaborates with pathologists and clinicians to deliver accurate, timely results. This role is a strong opportunity if you want to build expertise in complex methodologies while growing your career in a technologically advanced academic medical center.

Job Description

To perform, check accuracy and report results of routine and moderately complex lab procedures on body tissues, fluids and other substances as specified by lab supervisor. To perform reagent preparation, quality control, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance with assistance from a Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Technician Lead or Supervisor.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Students in a related associate's degree program must obtain degree within nine (9) months from date of hire to classification. Must be certified as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or with the American Medical Technologists (AMT) within fifteen (15) months of hire date. Depending on the unit/department or if the position works directly with patients, Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or required to be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.