Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

Join our team at UPMC Chautauqua as a full-time Medical Lab Scientist and make a meaningful impact on patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a variety of tests in a lab setting, allowing you to develop and grow as a generalist. You'll work every other weekend and participate in a holiday rotation while enjoying the support of a friendly and collaborative environment. This role offers advancement opportunities, along with the chance to teach and mentor new team members. As part of our lab team, you'll contribute to achieving team goals through delivery of timely and accurate results that directly impact patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Follow protocols for specimen collection, including phlebotomy, processing, and ensuring sample stability.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures with precision, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results, following up according to established protocols.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, performing quality control checks, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of testing techniques, instruments, and factors affecting test results.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents, ensuring proper understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally, responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies regarding procedures, quality control, safety, and compliance.

Qualifications

Required (one of the following pathways):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an accredited Medical Lab Scientist program.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems.

Licensure & certifications

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• New York License required for NY locations.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $18,000 for eligible candidates with a 3-year work commitment, or $12,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to teach and mentor new team members.

Schedule

Full-time; every other weekend required with participation in a holiday rotation.