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type: 'JobPosting'
title: 'Medical Laboratory Scientist'
url: 'https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23362952/medical-laboratory-scientist/'
job_id: '23362952'
organization: 'SFX Demo'
location: 'Pittsburgh, PA'
employment_type: 'Full-Time'
date_posted: '2026-03-19T11:00:25.85Z'
date_modified: '2026-05-18T09:14:31.72Z'
---

# Medical Laboratory Scientist

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $28.90–$40.54 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-19T11:00:25.85Z

## Description

The ST Health Histocompatibility Laboratory is seeking a dedicated**Medical Laboratory Scientist** to join our team on a full-time basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your skills in the field of histocompatibility and immunogenetics, while working with a highly skilled team in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment. The schedule is daylight hours Monday through Friday, with rotating on-call responsibilities.

While working in our lab, you will have a chance to complete on-the-job training, including the opportunity to become certified with American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI)!

**ST Health is offering a generous sign-on bonus for qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists!**

**Responsibilities:**

- Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel policies.

- Follow established procedures for the collection (including phlebotomy, as required) and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample.

- Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.

- 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.

- 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.

- Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments, their interrelationships and physiological conditions affecting test results.

- Conduct, direct, or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.

- Performs High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct supervision.

- Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department temporarily as delegated.

- 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**

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