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Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Night Job

PostedMarch 24, 2026

Pay$31.83–$48.21 / hr

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About this role

ST Health Presbyterian is hiring a full-time night shift Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to support the Automated Testing laboratory team!

We are seeking a motivated laboratory professional who is passionate about precision, innovation, and high‑quality patient care. This role supports clinical excellence by performing all required technical testing while contributing to efficient, compliant daily laboratory operations. 

We are located in the Clinical Lab Building in Oakland, just steps from ST Health Presbyterian Hospital. This is a full-time night shift position with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities.

If you’re passionate about precision, innovation, and making a difference in patient care through high-quality laboratory science, we invite you to bring your expertise to one of the region’s most advanced clinical lab environments.

 ST Health is offering a generous sign-on bonus to Medical Lab Scientists who qualify!

Responsibilities:
 

  • ACT AS A SUPERVISOR DESIGNATE. 

    • Assumes supervisory duties and performs in charge duties as needed. 
    • Evaluates problems in the absence of the Supervisor and solves those that are possible. 
    • Communicates problems with the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager or Director as appropriate. 
    • Participates in an extensive administrative call rotation with the other supervisory staff (only for Tissue Typing Laboratory).
  • COMPETENCY. 
    • Assists supervisory personnel in the observation and documentation of laboratory staff competency.
  • OPERATIONS. 
    • All duties of a Medical Technologist. 
    • 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. 
    • Assists the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager with staff scheduling as directed.
  • SERVE AS A ROLE MODEL. 
    • Maintains confidentiality regarding patient, hospital and laboratory business. Interacts professionally with other departments. 
    • 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. 
    • Adheres to personal appearance standards and displays hospital ID badge. 
    • Telephone / Internet privileges are followed according to policy. 
    • Complies with attendance and tardiness policy. 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.
  • PURCHASING AND INVENTORY. 
    • Demonstrates awareness of appropriate inventory levels in all relevant sections of the laboratory. Takes action to prevent supply shortages or overages. 
    • Performs purchasing of supplies in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager as directed.
  • TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. 
    • 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. 
    • Serves as a resource to other employees by sharing knowledge of procedures or testing outcomes when consulted. 
    • 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
  • 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.
  • Experience with hematology and chemistry preferred.
  • Experience with Beckman instruments preferred.
  • Three years’ experience with certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Four years’ experience without certification preferred
     

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • ASCP or equivalent certification in medical technology (MT) or categorical certification preferred. 
  • Act 34

    ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$31.83–$48.21 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Night Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $31.83–$48.21 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-24T16:00:19.66Z

## Description

**ST Health Presbyterian is hiring a full-time night shift Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to support the Automated Testing laboratory team!**

We are seeking a motivated laboratory professional who is passionate about precision, innovation, and high‑quality patient care. This role supports clinical excellence by performing all required technical testing while contributing to efficient, compliant daily laboratory operations.
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Night 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.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • 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

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. 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

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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