Medical Laboratory Scientist, BMT Lab Donor Coordination

CHEManager International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Bone Marrow Transplant Laboratory. The role combines advanced lab testing with donor coordination, linking patients to living stem cell donors through NMDP.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a full-circle transplant lab, supporting donor identification through transplant and recovery, with a daylight schedule and potential on-call coverage. A sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an accredited Medical Lab Scientist program, OR

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies for procedures, quality control, safety and compliance.
• Process specimens for analysis with accuracy and timeliness following protocols.
• Recognize critical/abnormal results and take appropriate action per protocols.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, perform QC/maintenance and manage supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of techniques, instruments, and their impact on results.
• Contribute to test development and method/equipment evaluation.
• Perform High Complexity Testing (PA DOH definition) without supervision.
• Provide first-line supervision of the section/department when delegated.
• Train and orient new staff and students as applicable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Phlebotomy (required)

Education

BS in MLS or MLS program

BS with major in biology/chemistry + ASCP

BS with major in biology/chemistry/physical science + 2 years MLT experience

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Bone Marrow Transplant Laboratory. The role combines advanced lab testing with donor coordination, linking patients to living stem cell donors through NMDP.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a full-circle transplant lab, supporting donor identification through transplant and recovery, with a daylight schedule and potential on-call coverage. A sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.