Medical Lab Technician/Scientist

UPMC West Shore – Part-Time Medical Lab Technician / Scientist
Join our team at UPMC West Shore! We’re hiring a Part-Time Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist for evening shifts (2:15 pm–10:45 pm), including every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays.

Eligible positions offer up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus!

In this role, you’ll perform routine and STAT lab tests that support patient diagnosis, treatment, and care outcomes. Apply your clinical knowledge to ensure accurate, high-quality testing under the guidance of our Medical Lab Scientists.

• Title and starting pay for this position may vary based on experience and education.

Apply today and launch your career in life-changing medicine with UPMC!

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional, courteous communication with all lab customers and colleagues.
• Collect, process, and analyze specimens accurately, following established protocols.
• Recognize and respond to critical or abnormal test results; troubleshoot instruments and processes as needed.
• Perform Moderately Complex/Waived tests independently; conduct High Complexity tests under supervision.
• Maintain quality control, equipment, and supplies while following safety and compliance standards.
• Support training and mentorship of new employees, students, and residents.
• Demonstrate reliability, independent judgment, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

• Associate’s degree in laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) OR Bachelor’s in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical lab science with 6 months clinical lab experience.
• Equivalent education/experience per CLIA ’88 for high complexity testing also accepted.
• Preferred: 1 year hospital lab experience; familiarity with medical terminology and lab information systems.

Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

• Bachelor’s degree plus completion of a CAHEA-accredited Medical Technology program OR ASCP categorical certification OR 2 years’ MLT-equivalent clinical lab experience.
• Preferred: 1 year hospital lab experience; knowledge of medical terminology and lab information systems.

  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred. New York license required for NY locations.



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