Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

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

Responsibilities:

• Assumes supervisory duties and performs in-charge duties as needed.
• Assists supervisory personnel in the observation and documentation of laboratory staff competency.
• 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.
• Represents the Laboratory on Hospital committees as needed.
• Adheres to abnormal and/or critical results reporting policy and turn-around-time policy.
• Participates in and monitors quality assurance indicators.
• 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.
• Demonstrates awareness of appropriate inventory levels in all relevant sections of the laboratory. Takes action to prevent supply shortages or overages.
• 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.
• 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
• All duties of a Medical Technologist

Lead Medical Lab Scientist:

• Three years' experience as a Medical Technologist required, including two years' experience in the host laboratory preferred.

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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ASCP or equivalent certification in medical technology (MT) 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