Medical Laboratory Scientist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Lab Technician I to join the Chemistry Lab at HUP Cedar. You will perform routine and complex chemistry testing to support patient diagnoses and care, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

This entry‑level role sits within a nationally recognized health system and offers opportunities for professional development, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• ASCP Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing, quality assurance, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex chemistry laboratory testing.
• Ensure quality control, calibration, and laboratory compliance standards are met.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and testing systems.
• Support accurate and timely results that directly impact patient care.

Skills

ASCP Certification

Laboratory testing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in MLS

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Advance Your Laboratory Career at Penn Medicine!

Penn Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Lab Technician I to join the Chemistry Lab at HUP Cedar. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic testing and contributing to exceptional patient care, this is your opportunity to join one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

Why Join Penn Medicine?

• Work with advanced laboratory technologies in a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Play a vital role in supporting patient diagnosis and treatment through accurate laboratory testing
• Grow your career within a nationally recognized healthcare and research organization
• Access excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and tuition assistance

Key Qualifications

• ASCP Certification Required
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing, quality assurance, and instrumentation

Bachelor's Degree required in:

• Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or
• Biology, Chemistry, or another biological/chemical science discipline (or U.S. equivalent)

What You'll Do

• Perform routine and complex chemistry laboratory testing
• Ensure quality control, calibration, and laboratory compliance standards are met
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and testing systems
• Support accurate and timely results that directly impact patient care

Join Penn Medicine and become part of a team advancing healthcare through innovation, discovery, and clinical excellence.