Night-Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist — $15k Sign-On

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for a full-time, 12-hour night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) with weekend/holiday rotation. The role includes a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and 40 hours per week of laboratory work in a 24-hour on-site setting.

Responsibilities include performing high complexity testing, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment. A BS in science with MLS program completion or ASCP/MLT certification is required, with NY license not applicable to

Qualifications

• BS in a lab-related field with MLS program completion required.
• Alternative: BS in biology/chemistry with ASCP or MLT certification.
• Two years' experience as MLT in a clinical lab; hospital lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to inquiries promptly.
• Follow procedures for collection and processing of specimens and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses with accuracy.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, perform quality control, and monitor supply inventory.
• Recognize abnormal results and take corrective actions per protocols; identify problems with instrumentation or samples.
• Train and orient new staff and students as assigned.

Education

BS in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science

BS + MLS program completion

2+ years experience in MLT role in clinical laboratory

Job description

UPMC Altoona is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for a full-time, 12-hour night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) with weekend/holiday rotation. The role includes a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and 40 hours per week of laboratory work in a 24-hour on-site setting.

Responsibilities include performing high complexity testing, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment. A BS in science with MLS program completion or ASCP/MLT certification is required, with NY license not applicable to