Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UPMC Presbyterian's Special Chemistry Lab as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician. This role involves performing high-complexity testing in a collaborative environment focused on patient care. With responsibilities that include drug screening and regulatory compliance, you will contribute to significant medical insights while earning a competitive salary and signing bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-complexity testing and laboratory protocols.
• Ability to recognize critical test results and follow safety protocols.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex drug screenings and toxicology tests with precision.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and perform quality checks.
• Train new employees and assist in test development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Scientific accuracy

Education

Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician

Job description

Join Our Team at UPMC Presbyterian's Special Chemistry Lab!

Are you a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician ready to take on the challenge of high-complexity testing in a cutting-edge environment? UPMC Presbyterian is currently seeking a dedicated lab professional to join our Special Chemistry team on third shift (10-hour shifts) with rotating weekends and holidays.

In this dynamic role, you’ll work alongside a collaborative team of Pathologists, Toxicologists, and healthcare professionals to conduct sophisticated drug screening and toxicology tests that play a critical role in patient care. Every sample is a new puzzle, and your expertise helps uncover vital answers. This is more than a lab position—it’s an opportunity to solve real-world medical mysteries and contribute to clinical excellence in one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions.

If you’re passionate about scientific accuracy, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are committed to maintaining the highest regulatory standards, we invite you to explore this unique opportunity.

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Lab Technician's salary starts at $22.76/hour.

UPMC is offering a generous sign-on bonus for Medical Lab Technicians and Scientists of up to $15,000 for those who qualify!

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel policies. Follow established procedures for the collection (including phlebotomy, as required) and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample. Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
• Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols. Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and initiate the necessary corrective action according to established protocols. Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
• Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration. Perform minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments, their interrelationships and physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Conduct, direct, or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Performs High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct supervision.
• Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department temporarily as delegated.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents, as applicable and as assigned.