Laboratory Support Specialist

1 week ago

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

Job Title: Laboratory Support Technician

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Support Technician to join our team at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center. As a Laboratory Support Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting analytic activities in the laboratory, working closely with technical staff to ensure the smooth operation of our laboratory services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receives, sorts, prepares, and delivers testing-ready specimens for analysis to work areas.
  • Performs routine and basic instrument maintenance according to established protocols.
  • Assists with restocking supplies to maintain an optimal inventory.
  • 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.
  • Sorts laboratory waste as needed and ensures that proper disposal occurs.
  • Transports specimens off-site and delivers supplies where required.

Requirements:

  • 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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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