Night MLS Scientist — Sign-On Bonus + Night Differential

CHEManager International; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist to work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with weekend/holiday rotation.

The role offers 40 hours per week and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 based on experience and commitment length. Responsibilities include high-complexity testing, quality control, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure accurate patient results and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an accredited Medical Lab Scientist program.
• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent certification
• Bachelor of Science degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Quality control procedures

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor of Science; MLS program

Biological/chemical/clinical lab science with ASCP or equivalent

Biological/chemical/physical/clinical lab science with 2+ years hospital lab experience

Job description

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist to work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with weekend/holiday rotation.

The role offers 40 hours per week and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 based on experience and commitment length. Responsibilities include high-complexity testing, quality control, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure accurate patient results and timely reporting.