Job Description

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Step into a supportive, innovation-driven Microbiology Lab where your work as a Medical Laboratory Scientist truly makes a difference every day!

Join our fast-paced Microbiology Laboratory, working Monday-Friday with daylight shifts (7:00 AM-3:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM) and rotating weekends/holidays. This role also includes floating to Passavant about one week each month or a few days a week, offering great variety and growth.

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We're seeking a qualified MLS or MLT with strong attention to detail; microbiology experience is highly preferred, as it supports success in our hands-on, specialized training environment. You'll be part of a supportive team proud of its recent BioFire implementation and committed to high-quality, rapid diagnostics.

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If you're looking for a collaborative Microbiology team, cutting-edge technology, and the benefit of consistent daylight hours, we'd love to connect with you!

STARTING RATE:

• MLT: $22.12
• MLS: $27.28

SIGN-ON BONUS:

• Medical Laboratory Technician: up to $10,000
• Medical Laboratory Scientist: up to $15,000
  The MLT & MLS is a valued step in UPMC Laboratory Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.
  Responsibilities:

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• Interact courteously and professionally with all laboratory customers; respond promptly to phone and in-person inquiries.
• Maintain positive, professional communication with internal and external contacts.
• Follow all laboratory and hospital policies, including procedures, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel guidelines.
• Collect and process specimens per established protocols, including performing phlebotomy when required; ensure sample appropriateness and stability.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative testing with accuracy, precision, and efficiency.
• Identify critical, abnormal, or unacceptable results and follow established protocols for follow-up and documentation.
• Recognize factors affecting test outcomes and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results following defined protocols.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, performing scheduled QC checks, preventive maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs.
• Manage supplies responsibly by using reagents efficiently and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of laboratory principles, techniques, instrumentation, and physiological factors affecting results.
• Assist with test development, evaluation, selection, and implementation of new methodologies or equipment.
• Perform high-complexity testing independently as defined by PA DOH.
• Provide first-line supervisory support when assigned.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as applicable.

Qualifications:

MLS:

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.

MLT:

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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred. New York License required for NY locations.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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