Lead Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist

Are you a skilled Medical Lab Scientist ready to step into leadership? Join our team as a Night Shift Lead and take charge of critical lab operations when precision and reliability matter most. In this role, you’ll guide a dedicated team of technologists, ensure quality control, and help drive innovation through projects like EPIC Beaker .

This is a key opportunity within UPMC’s Labs Career Ladder , offering growth, impact, and the chance to shape the future of our lab services. Final title and compensation will be based on your education and experience.

Responsibilities:

Supervisor Designate:

• Act as supervisor when needed.
• Communicate issues to higher management.
• Participate in administrative call rotation.

Competency:

• Help document staff competency.
• Complete tasks on time.
• Operations:

• Perform Medical Technologist duties.
• Maintain and troubleshoot instruments.
• Review and report QC logs.
• Compile QA data and assist with evaluations.
• Help with staff scheduling.

Role Model:

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Represent the lab on committees.
• Follow reporting, appearance, and compliance policies.
• Monitor attendance and tardiness.

Purchasing and Inventory:

• Manage inventory levels.
• Prevent supply issues.
• Purchase supplies when needed.

Training and Development:

• Learn new procedures quickly.
• Stay updated on changes.
• Train and support staff.
• Develop and evaluate projects.
• Author and revise procedures.
• Deliver lectures and bench instruction.