Medical Laboratory Specialist, Cancer Research

4 days ago


Washington, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Unlock a Rewarding Career in Medical Laboratory Science

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technician to join our team at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients.

This patient-facing role will allow you to utilize your phlebotomy skills and medical laboratory expertise to provide exceptional care. The position offers flexible scheduling, with Monday-Friday daylight hours, and provides a float differential and mileage reimbursement for travel.

About the Role

As a Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician, you will be responsible for interacting with laboratory customers in a courteous and professional manner, responding to telephone inquiries, and adhering to established laboratory and hospital policies.

  • Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established 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.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA-accredited Medical Technology program.
  • Prefer 1 year of experience in a hospital laboratory.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.

Alternatively, if you have an Associate degree in laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as either a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA), you may also be considered.

We offer a competitive salary range, starting at $21.48 hourly for Medical Lab Technicians and $26.97 hourly for Medical Lab Scientists, with sign-on bonuses of $10,000 and $15,000 respectively. Additionally, we provide full-time benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Why Choose UPMC?

At UPMC, we value our employees' contributions and offer a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients, and we strive to create a workplace that reflects our values of compassion, respect, and excellence.



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