Laboratory Support Technician

Laboratory Support Technician

Make a difference—every night. Step into a vital third-shift role with rotating weekends and holidays as a Laboratory Support Technician, where your work behind the scenes ensures timely, accurate specimen processing and essential support for our technical staff. Your contributions directly impact the quality of patient care. You'll gain access to UPMC's outstanding Total Rewards benefits, professional development opportunities, and a workplace where your efforts are seen and valued. Join a team that thrives on collaboration, accuracy, and compassion—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 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 years 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