Laboratory Support Technician

UPMC

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Support Technician to join our team. This full-time evening position runs Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, offering a consistent schedule and excellent work-life balance. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting laboratory operations by ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in daily workflows. Your contributions will directly enable our team to deliver timely and reliable results in a fast-paced healthcare environment.*The qualified candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on relevant experience, education, and hours requirements*Responsibilities:Specimen Processor Duties:
  • Answer phone inquiries and investigate specimen status.
  • Receive, sort, prepare, and deliver specimens for analysis.
  • Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude.
Additional Duties:
  • Perform routine instrument maintenance and record temperatures.
  • Restock supplies and maintain clean storage spaces.
  • Prepare and replenish instrument reagents and consumables.
  • Perform QA/QC procedures.
  • Assist with specimen/slide storage and retrieval.
  • Check pending work lists and resolve unprocessed work.
  • Decontaminate work area and clean glassware.
  • Test and clean emergency eyewashes and showers.
  • Sort and dispose of laboratory waste.
  • Transport specimens off-site and deliver supplies.
Additional Duties (Pennsylvania locations only):
  • Prepare specimens for testing, including building worklists, checking acceptability, aliquoting, and loading/unloading instruments.
  • Prepare microscopic slides and plant specimens in microbiologic growth media.
  • High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2 years of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab,
  • OR associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) and at least 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab,
  • OR Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1 yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab,
  • OR Successful completion of a 50 wk U.S. military medical laboratory training course,
  • OR B.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in a biological or clinical laboratory science
  • OR currently enrolled in an MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 years of college credits required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Medical Laboratory Assistant MLA (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred. Valid driver's license if one is departmentally required.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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