Medical Laboratory Scientist/Support Tech

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Laboratory Support Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Medical Laboratory Scientist to support the Microbiology Lab!

We are looking for individuals who are interested in working evening hours, four 10-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays.

In this role, you will join a highly innovative lab with a large, diverse team that allows you to make a direct impact on life-changing medicine. This lab provides high-volume service to multiple hospitals within the UPMC system and is the core laboratory for the Urban area!

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Lab Technician salary starts at $22.76 an hour. The Laboratory Support Tech level salary starts at $18.80 an hour.

MLS/MLT roles are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus for those who qualify!

Responsibilities:

• 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, monitoring and maintaining an appropriate supply inventory.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments, as well as 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.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents, as applicable and as assigned.