• Laboratory Support Technician

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Support Technician to join our team.

     

    This full-time position offers a daylight schedule from Monday to Friday, providing a great work-life balance. As a Lab Support Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our laboratory operations, ensuring that our team can deliver accurate and timely results.

     

    The Lab Support Technician is a valued step in UPMC Labs Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.

    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.

    + High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2yrs 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 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab,

    + OR Successful completion of a 50wk 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 a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 yrs 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