• Laboratory Support Technician

    UPMC (Erie, PA)


    Join Our Team as a Full-Time Laboratory Support Technician at UPMC Hamot!

     

    Start your day with purpose in a vital first-shift role (5:30 AM - 2:00 PM) that truly makes a difference. As a Laboratory Support Technician, you'll work side by side with our talented technical staff to ensure timely, accurate specimen processing and support - critical to delivering top-tier patient care. A background or degree in science is preferred, and a passion for detail and service is essential. You'll enjoy UPMC's outstanding Total Rewards benefits, professional development opportunities, and a workplace where your contributions matter. Be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and compassion: every shift, every patient, every time.

     

    Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare journey with UPMC Hamot!

    In this role, there is the opportunity to -

    + Receive and prepare specimens by sorting, labeling, and delivering them to designated work areas for analysis.

    + Answer phone inquiries, investigate specimen status, and direct callers to appropriate resources.

    + Perform basic instrument maintenance and record required data such as temperatures.

    + Assist with inventory management by restocking supplies and maintaining organized storage areas.

    + Prepare and replenish reagents and consumables to support laboratory testing.

    + Execute QA/QC procedures in accordance with established protocols.

    + Store and retrieve specimens and slides to support ongoing laboratory operations.

    + Clean and decontaminate work areas, including eyewashes, showers, and glassware, ensuring safety and cleanliness.

    + Sort and dispose of laboratory waste following safety and regulatory guidelines.

    + Transport specimens and deliver supplies.

    Required

    + 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

    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