• Laboratory Support Technician

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    UPMC Presbyterian Automated Testing Lab is a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art facility where you’ll play a crucial role in life-changing medicine. We are looking for a dedicated Laboratory Support Technician to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to be part of a collaborative and diverse environment, where your skills will directly impact patient care and outcomes.

     

    **Shift:** This is a **full-time** position working evening hours of **3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.,** with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities.

     

    Apply today to make a meaningful difference in healthcare!

     

    If you’re passionate about science, healthcare, and making a direct impact, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply now to join UPMC Presby Automated Testing Lab and help shape the future of medicine!

    Responsibilities:

    + Performs routine and basic instrument maintenance according to established protocols. Records temperatures if required.

    + Assists with restocking supplies to maintain an optimal inventory. Maintains clean and orderly storage spaces for room temperature, refrigerated, and frozen supplies.

    + Prepares and replenishes instrument reagents and consumables as needed.

    + Performs QA / QC procedures as assigned.

    + Assists with specimen/slide storage and retrieval.

    + Checks pending work lists. Investigates and resolves any unprocessed work.

    + Decontaminates work area, keeping a neat and clean working environment.

    + Keeps any glassware clean and dry, including tests for residue removal as needed.

    + Tests and cleans emergency eyewashes and showers as assigned.

    + Sorts laboratory waste as needed and ensures that proper disposal occurs.

    + Transports specimens off-site and delivers supplies where required.

    + Prepares specimens at workstations for testing. Includes building worklists, checking specimens for acceptability (clots, QNS), aliquoting specimens, loading/unloading specimens onto instruments.

    + Prepares microscopic slides and plants specimens in microbiologic growth media where required.

    + High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2 years' experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab, OR

    + Associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) and at least 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR

    + Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR

    + Successful completion of a 50 week 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.

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran