About this role
Join Our Team at ST Health Shadyside – Special Stem Cell Laboratory
Are you ready to make a life-changing difference every day? ST Health Shadyside is seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our cutting-edge Special Stem Cell Laboratory. In this vital role, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where science and compassion come together to create life-saving cellular therapies.
This position primarily follows daylight hours, Monday through Friday. However, it does include participation in a rotating on-call schedule and requires flexibility to accommodate patient care demands. While the core schedule is consistent, adaptability is essential in this unique lab setting.
Our team not only performs high-impact testing and manufacturing but also interacts directly with patients during transplant procedures. This rare hands-on involvement allows you to witness firsthand the powerful results of your expertise.
Ready to be part of something extraordinary? Apply today and help transform lives with every sample you process.
ST Health is currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for Medical Lab Scientists for those who qualify!
Responsibilities:
- Follows established procedures for the processing of cellular therapy products.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department temporarily as delegated.
- Conduct, direct, or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments, their interrelationships and physiological conditions affecting test results.
- Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration. Perform minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
- Performs High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct supervision.
- Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols.
- Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and initiate the necessary corrective action according to established protocols. Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
- Train and orient new employees, students, and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
- 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.
- Prefer 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Act 34
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$28.90–$40.54 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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Medical Laboratory Scientist — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Medical Laboratory Scientist at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Shadyside
- Pay: $28.90–$40.54 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-10-12T08:15:29.013Z
## Description
**Join Our Team at ST Health Shadyside – Special Stem Cell Laboratory**
Are you ready to make a life-changing difference every day? ST Health Shadyside is seeking a skilled and dedicated **Medical Laboratory Scientist** to join our cutting-edge **Special Stem Cell Laboratory**. In this vital role, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where science and compassion come together to **create life-saving cellular therapies**.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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