Medical Laboratory Scientist

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Histocompatibility Laboratory in Pittsburgh seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the team on a full-time, daylight-shift schedule. This role offers opportunities to develop skills in histocompatibility and immunogenetics within a state-of-the-art lab environment.

You will work with a highly skilled team, perform high-complexity testing, maintain instrumentation, and participate in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures for collection and processing of specimens for analysis, including phlebotomy as required.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures with precision and timeliness.
• Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow up per protocols.
• Identify and address factors affecting measurements and results.
• Operate and maintain equipment for quality control and calibration.
• Perform minor repairs and manage reagents and supplies cost-effectively.
• Maintain knowledge of techniques and instruments and their interrelationships.
• Conduct or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation and implementation.
• Perform High Complexity Testing without direct supervision.
• Assume temporary first-line supervision; train and orient new staff as applicable.

Job description

The UPMC Histocompatibility Laboratory is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your skills in the field of histocompatibility and immunogenetics, while working with a highly skilled team in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment. The schedule is daylight hours Monday through Friday, with rotating on-call responsibilities.

This is a daylight shift position, with on-call rotation for off shifts, weekends, and holidays. UPMC is offering a generous sign-on bonus for qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists!

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures for the collection (including phlebotomy, as required) and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
• Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols.
• Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and initiate the necessary corrective action according to established protocols.
• Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
• Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration.
• Perform minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments, their interrelationships and physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Conduct, direct, or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Performs High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct supervision.
• Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department temporarily as delegated.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents, as applicable and as assigned.