PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology

1 week ago


West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Pennsylvania Medicine Full time

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine.

Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

General Summary Statement Position Requirements:
Performs a variety of routine and complex tests in one or more laboratory sections. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of laboratory operations, including theoretical aspects of test procedures as well as other policies and routines.

Authorized by the laboratory director to perform testing (and result reporting*) in the clinical laboratory for which they have been proved competent.

Works under minimal supervision for specimen processing, test performance, and result reporting

  • Introduces self when interacting with patients, families, visitors or other employees.
  • Accomplishes routine and stat testing within established guidelines and produces accurate results. Makes correct judgments about the validity of test results based on quality control data and patient status.
  • Accommodates increased workload at peak times and maintains quality of results
  • Performs testing independently, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of department protocols and theoretical aspects of testing procedures. Maintains complete and accurate logs or documents including QC, as required, according to section protocols. Uses auto verification and associated technologies to release results where validated. Verifies non-auto verified results before release. Consults supervisor for assistance when necessary, Recognizes critical values and reportable results according to protocol. Reports critical results appropriately to authorized caregivers and documents this action in the laboratory information system. Reports and documents QA related incidents to the section supervisor and the Laboratory's Quality Manager
  • Demonstrates creative thinking and problem solving and knows when to seek appropriate consultation.
  • Familiarity with Laboratory Exposure Control Plan which includes the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazard Communication Program and OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen standard and applies standard precautions to work practices and knows how to appropriately deal with chemical or biological spills. Demonstrates safe practices in the performance of assigned job duties. Reports any unsafe practices or conditions to appropriate responsible parties.
Education Training and Experience

BS degree with MLS or MT preferred. Certifications, education, and/or experience must meet CLIA requirements for moderate and high complexity testing. Instrumentation experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification Preferred MLS(ASCP), MT (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), MT(HEW) or eligible

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.



  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Pennsylvania Medicine Full time

    Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn...

  • Scientist

    1 week ago


    West Point, Pennsylvania, United States IMS People Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Scientist - II (Associate)Duration: 6 Month ContractLocation: 100% onsite role, lab-based at 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pmThis position focuses on testing packaging materialsQualifications:Technical degree (Associate/BS or higher) with practical experience in laboratory experimentation and data...


  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Pennsylvania Medicine Full time

    Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn...


  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States West Chester Dental Group Full time

    Dentist PRN Location: Dayton, OH Position Type: Contractor or W2 General Overview Elite Dental Partners is actively seeking a PRN (as-needed) Dentists to join our practices that prioritizes patients, leverages advanced technology, and operates in a dynamic environment in the following network of locations:Springboro, OH West Chester, OH Columbus, OH Troy,...


  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States West Chester Dental Group Full time

    Dentist PRN Location: Dayton, OH Position Type: Contractor or W2 General Overview Elite Dental Partners is actively seeking a PRN (as-needed) Dentists to join our practices that prioritizes patients, leverages advanced technology, and operates in a dynamic environment in the following network of locations:Springboro, OH West Chester, OH Columbus, OH Troy,...


  • West Norriton, Pennsylvania, United States Resilience Full time

    A career at Resilience is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to change the future.Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that's changing the way medicine is made. We're building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those...


  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Teva Pharmaceuticals Full time

    Who we areTogether, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It's a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world's leading manufacturer of generic medicines,...


  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Medical University of South Carolina Full time

    MUSC Health - Lowry Primary Care Chester is seeking a board certified or board eligible Primary Care physician to care for the growing local population of Chester County, SC. Lowry's Primary Care is a very busy practice with a rooted history in Chester, operating as the main primary care in the community for over 40 years.A physician with a strong desire to...

  • Primary Care Physician

    2 months ago


    West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Medical University of South Carolina Full time

    MUSC Health - Lowry Primary Care Chester is seeking a board certified or board eligible Primary Care physician to care for the growing local population of Chester County, SC. Lowry's Primary Care is a very busy practice with a rooted history in Chester, operating as the main primary care in the community for over 40 years.A physician with a strong desire to...

  • PRN Pharmacist

    1 week ago


    West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Pennsylvania Medicine Full time

    Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn...


  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States CareLink Community Support Services Full time

    Title Residential Counselor EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description CareLink Community Support Services...


  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Tevapharm Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:West Chester, United States, Pennsylvania, 19380Job Id: 55423Who we are Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It's a mission...


  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Applebrookinn Veterinary Center and Pet Resort Full time

    Benefits:401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Wellness resources The Applebrook Inn Veterinary Center and Pet Resort is a veterinary hospital and boarding facility that offers a wide range of pet services. From preventative care, dentals,...

  • registered nurse asc

    4 weeks ago


    West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States MidLantic Urology Full time

    Description: Registered Nurse (Office & Ambulatory Surgery Center)West Chester, PA MidLantic Urology was founded on the desire to advance urology health care for our patients. Our merger of the top urology groups in Philadelphia not only gives us the most recognizable and skilled urologists but also empowers us with the resources to continue to innovate...

  • registered nurse asc

    1 month ago


    West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States MidLantic Urology Full time

    Description: Registered Nurse (Office & Ambulatory Surgery Center)West Chester, PA MidLantic Urology was founded on the desire to advance urology health care for our patients. Our merger of the top urology groups in Philadelphia not only gives us the most recognizable and skilled urologists but also empowers us with the resources to continue to innovate...


  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Pennsylvania Medicine Full time

    Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn...


  • Chester, Pennsylvania, United States CHESPENN HEALTH SERVICES Full time

    About Us ChesPenn is a network of community health centers spanning Chester and Delaware Counties. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay. Simply put, our goal is to provide a healthcare home for...

  • Echo Technician

    1 week ago


    West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Penn Medicine Full time

    Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn...


  • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Tevapharm Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Associate Director, Data Science (US or Israel) Date:May 3, 2024Location:West Chester, United States, Pennsylvania, 19380 Job Id: 53475Who we are Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and...


  • West Point, Pennsylvania, United States Merck Full time

    Job DescriptionAs part of Our Company's Manufacturing Division, within the Bioprocess Drug Substance Commercialization (BDSC), the Bioseparation Sciences (BSS) department provides the technical downstream process leadership and laboratory capabilities in support of late stage pipeline and commercial drug substance manufacturing processes for vaccines and...