Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT) 2 - UVA Core Laboratories (Wage/PRN)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a Laboratory Technician to manage and operate laboratory facilities supporting research, teaching, and patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment, enforcing safety protocols, and supporting quality control and testing activities; ASCP certification is required within 24 months.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification required within 24 months.
• Educational pathways include MLT/MLT-equivalent with chemistry/biology coursework, or a biology/chemistry related bachelor’s.
• Proficiency in laboratory safety and quality control practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate laboratory facilities in support of research, teaching, or patient care.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure proper functionality.
• Adhere to safety protocols and support quality control during testing and experiments.

Skills

Lab equipment management

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Chemistry & Biology coursework

Bachelor’s in Biology or Chemistry

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease. They ensure equipment maintenance, adhere to safety protocols, and support quality control.

These roles focus on performing a range of operational activities in support of laboratory testing, including managing lab equipment, ensuring proper safety protocols, and supporting research and experiments. Responsible for maintaining lab functionality and efficiency.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT); OR Associate Degree or 60 semester hours with 6 hours in Chemistry and 6 hours in Biology and Accredited MLT Training; OR Bachelor’s in Biology/Chemistry or related science required

Licensure: ASCP certification required within 24 months or military experience equivalent to the ASCP.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing, sitting for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping, reaching and repetitive motion. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $27.84 - $44.54 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .