Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician

Job Description

Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician to join our Special Genetics Laboratory —a place where science meets compassion. This full-time daylight position includes rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities , offering a balanced schedule while contributing to life-changing work.

Our lab is family-focused , team-oriented , and deeply committed to the children and families we serve. If you're looking for a role that brings both professional fulfillment and a sense of purpose, you’ll find it here. In this unique setting, you’ll work with medical genetics and Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), gaining specialized experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Lab Technician's salary starts at $22.76 / hour.

Sign-on Bonus! UPMC is offering up a generous bonus for qualified Medical Lab Scientists and Technicians.

Responsibilities :

• Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel policies.
• 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. Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
• Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration. Perform minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
• 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.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran