Medical Laboratory Scientist: Impactful Diagnostic Testing

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and review tests on patient samples, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. The role focuses on maintaining instrument performance, specimen integrity, and compliance with safety standards in a high‑volume clinical laboratory.

BS degree with MLS or MT and CLIA-compliant certifications are required; instrumentation experience is preferred to support ongoing quality control and patient care initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS degree with MLS or MT required.
• Certifications, education, and/or experience must meet CLIA requirements for moderate and high complexity testing.
• Instrumentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Laboratory Tests: Perform a variety of tests on patient specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue samples, using both manual and automated techniques.
• Analyze and Interpret Results: Analyze test results, interpret findings, and prepare reports for healthcare providers, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Operate Laboratory Equipment: Use and maintain laboratory instruments such as microscopes, centrifuges, and analyzers, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Quality Control: Conduct quality control and assurance procedures to verify the accuracy and reliability of test results, documenting any discrepancies according to laboratory protocols.
• Specimen Management: Collect, prepare, and handle patient samples, ensuring proper labeling, processing, and storage to maintain specimen integrity.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and regulations, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

Education

Bachelor of Science in MLS/MT

Tools

Microscopes

Centrifuges

Analyzers

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and review tests on patient samples, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. The role focuses on maintaining instrument performance, specimen integrity, and compliance with safety standards in a high‑volume clinical laboratory.

BS degree with MLS or MT and CLIA-compliant certifications are required; instrumentation experience is preferred to support ongoing quality control and patient care initiatives.