Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well program

Fitness discounts

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

PAWS UP program

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Penn State Health in Reading, PA, is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry for night shifts. You will work under minimal supervision to perform and report analyses per physician orders, ensuring compliance with FDA, CAP, CLIA, and related standards.

The role requires MLS/MT certification within 18 months of hire and a eligible board certification. We offer comprehensive benefits and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents, along with a supportive, patient-focused team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Must show proof of eligibility for ASCP, ASCPi, AMT or equivalent board certification.
• Must be Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certified within 18 months of hire.
• Preferred: at least 1 year of clinical lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, perform and report all test analyses according to physician orders and lab policies.
• Process specimens, perform tests, and maintain test results in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Apply professional judgment for complex procedures to support accurate patient diagnoses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:8 or 10-hour shifts

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under minimal supervision is responsible for independently performing and reporting all test analyses according to physician orders in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, FDA, CAP, AABB, OSHA, CLIA, and JCAHO regulations to facilitate optimum quality patient care. Tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and include specimen processing, test performance and maintaining of test results. Some procedures are complex and require professional judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Must show proof of eligibility for the ASCP, ASCPi, AMT or equivalent board certification exam, upon hire.
• Must be Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certified within 18 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Minimum one (1) year of clinical lab experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.