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