Medical Laboratory Scientist: Impactful Diagnostics

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center in West Chester, PA. A Medical Laboratory Scientist performs tests to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases, collaborating with clinicians and staff.

BS degree with MLS or MT required; instrumentation experience preferred; MLS/ASCP certification preferred. Penn Medicine offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• BS degree with MLS or MT and CLIA-compliant testing experience.
• MLS/ASCP certification preferred.
• Instrumentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests on patient specimens using manual and automated methods.
• Analyze test results and prepare reports for clinicians.
• Operate and maintain lab instruments and troubleshoot.
• Perform quality control and document discrepancies.
• Manage specimens with proper labeling and storage.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Result analysis

Specimen handling

Quality control

Education

BS degree with MLS or MT

Tools

Microscopes

Centrifuges

Analyzers

Job description

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center in West Chester, PA. A Medical Laboratory Scientist performs tests to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases, collaborating with clinicians and staff.

BS degree with MLS or MT required; instrumentation experience preferred; MLS/ASCP certification preferred. Penn Medicine offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.