UPMC St. Margaret is looking for Regular Full-Time Medical Laboratory Scientists or Medical Laboratory Technicians to join their team and help support the Microbiology/Automated Testing Lab on evening shift! Have you wanted to take the next step in your healthcare career? Are you interested in working at a team-oriented lab that takes great pride in what they do for patients and their families? You may be a perfect fit for the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician Microbiology and Automated Testing Department. We don't just take care of our patients - we take care of our team too. We offer a competitive salary, a benefits package that few employers can match, and a generous sign-on bonus for MLSs and MLTs who qualify. We also have a career ladder that provides growth opportunities for lab associates who enjoy more professional challenges, promotions, and career enhancement. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education. Responsibilities: + Customer Interaction: Professionally interact with all laboratory customers and respond to inquiries courteously and promptly. + Policy Adherence: Follow all laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and quality assurance protocols. + Specimen Handling: Collect and process specimens, ensuring sample appropriateness and stability. + Testing Procedures: Perform qualitative and quantitative tests with precision and accuracy, recognizing and addressing critical or abnormal results. + Problem Solving: Identify and resolve issues with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, or results. + Data Entry: Accurately enter patient information and test orders into the laboratory information system. + Testing Competency: Independently perform moderately complex or waived tests; perform high complexity tests under supervision. + Quality Control: Perform and document quality control checks, maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment. + Supply Management: Monitor and maintain lab supplies, using materials cost-effectively. + Safety Compliance: Follow biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment. + Confidentiality: Maintain patient confidentiality and follow compliance guidelines. + Training: Assist in training and orienting new employees, students, and residents. *Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education. + Medical Laboratory Scientist: + Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Technology program, + OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical 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, + OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 and PA Bureau of Laboratories for technologist performing high complexity testing. + Prefer 1-year experience in a hospital or outpatient laboratory. + Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred. + Medical Laboratory Technician: + Associate degree in a 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), + OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent certification, + OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing. + Experience in a hospital or outpatient laboratory preferred. + Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred. New York license required for NY locations. + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**