Medical Laboratory Scientist Or Medical Laboratory Technician Opportunity At UPMC Northwest

UPMC Northwest is seeking one skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our collaborative, patient-focused team. This role rotates through all areas of the lab, offering variety and professional growth in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork.

UPMC offers career development and advancement opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Bring your skills to a team that's making a difference every day. Apply today and start your career in Life Changing Medicine with UPMC!

Laboratory Support Technician salary range: $18.04/hr. – 26.71/hr. Medical Lab Technician salary range: $21.48/hr – $31.19/hr – eligible for up to $10,000 sign on bonus! Medical Laboratory Scientist salary range: $26.97 – $35.51/hr – eligible for up to $15,000 sign on bonus! Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience, and the salary shown reflects the Lab Support Tech role.

In this role, you will engage in the accurate performance of lab testing to diagnose, treat, and evaluate patients that leads to our quality patient care outcomes with opportunity to:

Process specimens for analysis according to established protocols.
Ensure testing accuracy and precision by meeting established protocols and timelines.
Identify critical or abnormal results and take immediate action according to predetermined guidelines.
Troubleshoot problems related to instrumentation, methodology, specimens, or supplies.
Participate in test development and evaluate new methodologies, equipment, and techniques.
Perform and document quality control measures to ensure consistent standards.
Report any incidents or issues to supervisors or pathologists promptly.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, performing minor repairs when necessary.
Enter patient demographic and test data into the information management system.
Assist in the training and orientation of new employees and students, promoting a collaborative work environment.

Laboratory Support Technician

Must meet one of the following criteria:
- High School diploma or equivalent, AND at least 2 years experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab.
- Associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) AND at least 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab.
- Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification AND 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab.
- Successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course.
- B.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in a biological or clinical laboratory science.
- Currently enrolled in a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 years college credits required.

Medical Lab Technician

Must meet one of the following criteria:
- Associate's degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- 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.
- Equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.