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Medical Lab Scientist UPMC Washington

62K–83K
Onsite · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead laboratory operations delivering patient care through skilled scientific expertise. Oversee specimen handling and analysis ensuring precision and compliance.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally
  • 2Respond to telephone inquiries promptly
  • 3Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies regarding procedures and safety
  • 4Follow specimen collection and processing protocols accurately
  • 5Perform analytical procedures with precision and timeliness
  • 6Recognize abnormal results and initiate corrective actions
  • 7Maintain knowledge of techniques and instrument relationships
  • 8Conduct test development and equipment evaluation
  • 9Supervise section staff during temporary assignments
  • 10Assist with high complexity testing under supervision
  • 11Require 8-10 days monthly availability

Requirements10

  • 1Bachelor of Science degree from accredited institution
  • 2Successful completion of CAHEA accredited MLS program
  • 3Minimum 5 years experience in clinical laboratory settings
  • 4Proficiency in medical terminology
  • 5Familiarity with laboratory information systems
  • 6ASCP certification preferred
  • 7Experience with Spark and Airflow
  • 8Knowledge of AWS services
  • 9Understanding of Kubernetes architecture
  • 10Experience with React framework

Salary Insight

$62 - $83k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Required Skills

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