Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

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# Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Night Job
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: $28.90–$40.54 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-03T10:30:17.203Z

## Description

**Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day**

ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a **Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician** to join our **Automated Testing Laboratory (ATL)**—a place where science meets compassion. This **full-time night position** includes **rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities**, offering a balanced schedule while contributing to life-changing work.
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