Night-Shift Lead MLS/MLT — Grow Into Leadership

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Lead Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for the night program. You will serve as the go-to leader on the overnight shift, supporting Blood Bank, ATL, and Stat Microbiology while guiding team members and driving high-quality patient care.

Shifts are 8 hours (9:00 PM – 5:30 AM or 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM), five shifts per pay, rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Act as supervisor when needed.
• Communicate issues to higher management.
• Participate in administrative call rotation.
• Help document staff competency.
• Complete tasks on time.
• Perform Medical Technologist duties.
• Maintain and troubleshoot instruments.
• Review and report QC logs.
• Compile QA data and assist with evaluations.
• Help with staff scheduling.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Represent the lab on committees.
• Follow reporting, appearance, and compliance policies.
• Monitor attendance and tardiness.
• Manage inventory levels.
• Prevent supply issues.
• Purchase supplies when needed.
• Learn new procedures quickly.
• Stay updated on changes.
• Train and support staff.
• Develop and evaluate projects.
• Author and revise procedures.
• Deliver lectures and bench instruction.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Quality control

Communication

Staff scheduling

Training

Procedures

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Lead Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for the night program. You will serve as the go-to leader on the overnight shift, supporting Blood Bank, ATL, and Stat Microbiology while guiding team members and driving high-quality patient care.

Shifts are 8 hours (9:00 PM – 5:30 AM or 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM), five shifts per pay, rotating weekends and holidays.