Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian's Clinical Immunopathology Laboratory is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join a collaborative, highly specialized team on a Monday–Friday daylight schedule (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) with shared on-call rotation.

The team focuses on infectious diseases and autoimmune testing, delivering critical results that guide treatment across the health system.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures for collection and processing of specimens for analysis, ensuring appropriateness and stability of samples.
• Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow up per protocols; identify problems and act accordingly.
• Operate and maintain equipment, perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration; monitor supplies and perform minor repairs.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, instruments and factors affecting results.
• Participate in test development, methodology/equipment evaluation, selection and implementation.
• Perform High Complexity Testing (per PA DOH) without direct supervision.
• Assume temporary first-line supervision of the section/department as delegated.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as applicable.

Job description

Join UPMC Presbyterian's Clinical Immunopathology Laboratory!

We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our collaborative, highly specialized laboratory team on a Monday through Friday daylight schedule (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) with shared on-call rotation.

Our team specializes in the detection and monitoring of infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions, providing critical results that help guide treatment decisions across the health system. Working in the Clinical Immunopathology Laboratory provides the opportunity to develop expertise in specialized immunology testing while contributing to the diagnosis and management of complex infectious and autoimmune diseases. Join a team dedicated to quality, innovation, and exceptional patient care.

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 $23.44/hour.

UPMC is offering a generous sign-on bonus for MLT and MLS candidates who qualify!

Responsibilities:

• 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.