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Medical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank

Part-time

Penn State Health

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Compensation
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Location
Reading, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ASCP, ASCPi, AMT Or Equivalent Board Exam EligibilityMedical Laboratory Scientist Or Medical Technologist Certification Within 18 MonthsBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Medical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank independently performs and reports test analyses according to physician orders and laboratory procedures and regulations. Testing includes specimen processing, test performance, and maintaining test results to support diagnosis and treatment. Some procedures are complex and require professional judgment. The role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and certification within 18 months of hire; clinical lab experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Test AnalysisSpecimen ProcessingTest ReportingTest Result Maintenance

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Chemical, Biological, Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or Medical TechnologyASCP, ASCPi, AMT or Equivalent Board Exam EligibilityMedical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist Certification Within 18 Months1 Year Clinical Lab Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Reading

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.50

Shift: Day

Hours: Varies

Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected])

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under minimal supervision is responsible for independently performing and reporting all test analyses according to physician orders in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, FDA, CAP, AABB, OSHA, CLIA, and JCAHO regulations to facilitate optimum quality patient care. Tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and include specimen processing, test performance and maintaining of test results. Some procedures are complex and require professional judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.

  • Must show proof of eligibility for the ASCP, ASCPi, AMT or equivalent board certification exam, upon hire.

  • Must be Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certified within 18 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Minimum one (1) year of clinical lab experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Position Medical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank

Location US:PA:Reading | Laboratory | Part Time

Req ID 106355

How this job compares

Set against the 1,194 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$70–123K/yr37 salary ranges
  • Pennsylvania median$24–28/hr20 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 91 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,194 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (416 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 547 of the 1,194 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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