Make a Difference in the Lives of Children - Join UPMC's World-Class Laboratory Team!

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, a nationally ranked pediatric hospital recognized for excellence in care, research, and innovation, is currently seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician to join our Automated Testing Laboratory on daylight shift.

At our facility, you'll be part of a family-focused, team-oriented environment where your contributions truly matter. If you're looking for a rewarding career that blends professional growth with a strong sense of purpose, we invite you to explore what it means to be a part of the UPMC Children's team.

Why UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh?

+ Be part of a world-renowned pediatric hospital consistently ranked among the best in the nation

+ Work with cutting-edge laboratory technology in a modern, collaborative environment

+ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

+ Career advancement and professional development opportunities

+ Make a direct impact on pediatric care and outcomes

_Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Lead Medical Lab Scientist title starts at $31.83 hourly._

UPMC is Offering a generous Sign-on Bonus for those who qualify!

Responsibilities:

+ SERVE AS A ROLE MODEL:

+ Represents the Laboratory on Hospital committees as needed

+ Adheres to abnormal and/or critical results reporting policy and turn-around-time policy.

+ Complies with attendance and tardiness policy. Helps to monitor subordinate attendance and tardiness.

+ Adheres to the compliance policy and serves as a resource for subordinate questions.

+ Adheres to all safety policies as outlined in the Laboratory Safety Manual.

+ ACT AS A SUPERVISOR DESIGNATE:

+ Assumes supervisory duties as needed.

+ Evaluates problems in the absence of the Supervisor and solves those that are possible. Communicates problems with the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager or Director as appropriate.

+ OPERATIONS:

+ All duties of a Medical Lab Technician

+ Ensures that instrument maintenance and/or function checks are performed and documented accurately, according to procedure.

+ Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions and informs the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager or Director of problems.

+ Reviews QC logs. Documents and brings to the attention of the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager or Director any errors, omissions or discrepancies in QC.

+ Compiles QA data and prepares reports as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager or Director.

+ Monitors proficiency testing activity and assists the Director with evaluation of results and documentation of responses to deficiencies.

+ Assists the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager with staff scheduling as directed.

+ PURCHASING AND INVENTORY:

+ Demonstrates awareness of appropriate inventory levels in all relevant sections of the laboratory.

+ Takes action to prevent supply shortages or overages.

+ Performs purchasing of supplies in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager as directed.

+ TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION:

+ New procedures are mastered within established time frames.

+ Demonstrates awareness of changes in procedures and protocols.

+ Performs orientation and training assignments in an organized, thorough manner.

+ Serves as a resource to other employees by sharing knowledge of procedures or testing outcomes when consulted.

+ Develops, performs and/or evaluates special projects.

+ Performs test evaluations and validations of new procedures and/or reagent systems.

+ Formulates, authors and/or revises procedures according to CLSI guidelines.

+ Prepares and delivers student lectures and bench instruction where relevant.

+ COMPETENCY:

+ Assists supervisory personnel in the observation and documentation of laboratory staff competency.

+ Completes all assigned duties within the required time frame.

Lead Medical Lab Technician:

+ Three years' experience with certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Four years' experience without certification required, including two years' experience in the host laboratory preferred.

Lead Medical Lab Scientist:

+ Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an accredited Medical Lab Scientist program, OR

+ Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent categorical or MLT certification, OR

+ Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory.

+ Three years' experience as a Medical Lab Scientist strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ ASCP or equivalent certification in Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) or categorical certification preferred.

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran