Medical Lab Scientist I - Automated Testing Lab

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Hershey, PA

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, cross match blood for transfusion and organ transplantation, aseptically prepare cells for use in cellular therapies. The results of these tests are used in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or if currently certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or a Medical Technologist, an Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training may be substituted for a Bachelors.
• If not currently certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or a Medical Technologists, must be eligible for the ASCP, AMT or equivalent board certification exam and must be Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certified within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues.
• Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms
• Analyze chemical content of fluids
• Cross match blood for transfusion and organ transplantation
• Aseptically prepare cells for use in cellular therapies.

Benefits

• Employee Wellness Programs
• Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Extended Illness Bank
• Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Competitive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PAWS UP employee recognition program
• HR Solution Center
• Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation
• Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees