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Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician

Geisinger·Scranton, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Perform and report various analyses from multiple specimen sources while maintaining high productivity and quality control. Manage instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and the training of new employees within a clinical laboratory setting.

Location

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a $12,500 sign-on bonus!

Job Duties

  • Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources. Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.
  • Maintains an expected level of productivity.
  • Manages multiple work processes efficiently.
  • Completes tasks in a timely manner.
  • Handles specimens properly.
  • Confirms identification and specimen suitability.
  • Uses appropriate accessioning procedures.
  • Recognizes discrepancies on patient orders.
  • Resolves and reports problems and solutions as appropriate.
  • Performs and records instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
  • Replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols.
  • Follows established reporting procedures, computerized, verbal, and manual as appropriate.
  • Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed for job functionality.
  • Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
  • Participates in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
  • Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required.
  • Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
  • Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
  • The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
  • They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
  • Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

This is a union position.

Education Qualification and Details

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR;

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical 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

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or

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
  • Hiring
  • Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates
  • Hours:
  • On-call:
  • Weekends:
  • Holidays:
  • Travel:
  • Required
  • Experience:
  • Preferred
  • Experience:
  • Hiring
  • Incentive: This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates
  • Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)
  • Full time
  • Days
  • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
  • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
  • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
  • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
  • Employee
  • Assistance
  • Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
  • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education: Bachelor's Degree-Medical Technology (Required)

Experience: Minimum of 4 years-Laboratory (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Communication, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Results Reporting, Laboratory Services, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Time Management

Our purpose & values

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Associate degree in laboratory science with appropriate certification (ASCP/NAACLS). A minimum of 4 years of laboratory experience and a valid driver's license are required.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Organizing
  • Laboratory Equipment Operation
  • Preceptor Skills
  • Laboratory Results Reporting
  • Laboratory Services

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Pre-tax Savings Plans
  • Care.com Membership
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Parental Leave Pay
  • Universal Life Insurance
  • MyHealth Rewards Wellness Program
  • Adoption and Fertility Assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
GE

Hiring organization

Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126...

Salary listed on 256 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Pennsylvania continues to need Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians across hospital and clinical settings, especially for candidates who can work independently and support timely diagnostic testing. These roles are competitive because employers often look for the right degree path, ASCP certification for Scientists, prior lab experience, and a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential track and highlight any hands-on lab experience in your application.

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