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type: 'JobPosting'
title: 'Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician'
url: 'https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23362357/medical-laboratory-scientist-medical-laboratory-technician/'
job_id: '23362357'
organization: 'SFX Demo'
location: 'Pittsburgh, PA'
employment_type: 'Full-Time'
date_posted: '2026-01-26T13:45:15.773Z'
date_modified: '2026-05-18T09:14:23.783Z'
---

# Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health St. Margaret
- Pay: $27.78–$36.58 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-01-26T13:45:15.773Z

## Description

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**Step into a supportive, innovation‑driven Microbiology Lab where your work as a Medical Laboratory Scientist truly makes a difference every day!**

Join our fast‑paced Microbiology Laboratory, working Monday–Friday with daylight shifts (7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM) and rotating weekends/holidays. This role also includes floating to Passavant about one week each month or a few days a week, offering great variety and growth.

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We’re seeking a qualified MLS or MLT with strong attention to detail; microbiology experience is highly preferred, as it supports success in our hands‑on, specialized training environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team proud of its recent BioFire implementation and committed to high‑quality, rapid diagnostics.

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If you’re looking for a collaborative Microbiology team, cutting‑edge technology, and the benefit of consistent daylight hours, we’d love to connect with you!

**STARTING RATE:**

- MLT: $22.12

- MLS: $27.28

**SIGN-ON BONUS:**

- Medical Laboratory Technician: up to $10,000

- Medical Laboratory Scientist: up to $15,000

*The MLT & MLS is a valued step in ST Health Laboratory Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.*
**Responsibilities:**

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- Interact courteously and professionally with all laboratory customers; respond promptly to phone and in‑person inquiries.

- Maintain positive, professional communication with internal and external contacts.

- Follow all laboratory and hospital policies, including procedures, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel guidelines.

- Collect and process specimens per established protocols, including performing phlebotomy when required; ensure sample appropriateness and stability.

- Perform qualitative and quantitative testing with accuracy, precision, and efficiency.

- Identify critical, abnormal, or unacceptable results and follow established protocols for follow‑up and documentation.

- Recognize factors affecting test outcomes and initiate corrective actions as needed.

- Troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results following defined protocols.

- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, performing scheduled QC checks, preventive maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs.

- Manage supplies responsibly by using reagents efficiently and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.

- Maintain strong working knowledge of laboratory principles, techniques, instrumentation, and physiological factors affecting results.

- Assist with test development, evaluation, selection, and implementation of new methodologies or equipment.

- Perform high‑complexity testing independently as defined by PA DOH.

- Provide first‑line supervisory support when assigned.

- Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as applicable.

**MLS:**

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.

**MLT:**

Associate's degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, with 6 months of clinical laboratory experience OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing. Minimum 1year's experience in a hospital laboratory preferred. Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred. New York License required for NY locations.

- Act 34

**ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

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