Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

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

Job summary

UPMC is seeking skilled Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians for its Special Chemistry Lab. The position involves high-complexity testing in a collaborative environment, offering significant growth opportunities including a generous sign-on bonus. Join UPMC and contribute to essential patient care through precision testing.

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical laboratory preferred.
• Familiar with laboratory information systems.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sophisticated drug screening and toxicology tests.
• Adhere to laboratory policies and safety protocols.
• Recognize and follow up on critical test results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science

Associate Degree in a laboratory science

Job description

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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.
  
  

Medical Lab Scientist:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an accredited Medical Lab Scientist program, OR
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent categorical or MLT certification, OR
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory.
• Prefer 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory. Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
  
  

Medical Lab Technician:

• Associate Degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as either a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) OR;
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and 6 months of clinical laboratory experience OR;
• Equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
  
  

Mass Spectrometer And HPLC Experience Preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Act 34
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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