MLS: Stem Cell Lab | Daytime Role + Sign-On Bonus

CHEManager International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Special Stem Cell Laboratory. This role involves hands-on processing of cellular therapy products, direct patient interaction during transplant procedures, and participation in a rotating on-call schedule.

The ideal candidate holds an MLS degree (or equivalent) with ASCP certification or equivalent, and has hospital lab experience with strong knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems.

Qualifications

• MLS degree or equivalent required
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred
• At least two years' experience in a role equivalent to MLS
• Hospital laboratory experience preferred
• 5 years hematology/blood bank/flow experience strongly preferred
• 4 years MLS experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for processing cellular therapy products
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures accurately
• Provide first-line supervision of the section/department as delegated
• Conduct test development and methodology/equipment evaluation
• Maintain knowledge of techniques, instruments and test results
• Operate and maintain equipment with preventive maintenance and QC checks
• Perform High Complexity Testing as defined by PA DOH
• Recognize abnormal results and follow protocols
• Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens or results and act accordingly
• Train and orient new staff and students

Skills

MLS experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Laboratory information systems

On-call flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in MLS program

ASCP or equivalent certification

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Special Stem Cell Laboratory. This role involves hands-on processing of cellular therapy products, direct patient interaction during transplant procedures, and participation in a rotating on-call schedule.

The ideal candidate holds an MLS degree (or equivalent) with ASCP certification or equivalent, and has hospital lab experience with strong knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems.