Lab Support Technician – Microbiology Lab (On-Site)

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh seeks a specimen processor to support analytic activities in the Microbiology Lab. You will receive, sort, and prepare specimens, perform routine instrument maintenance, restock supplies, and assist with QA/QC procedures, while ensuring a clean and organized workspace.

The role is full-time, on-site, with a Tuesday–Friday 9:00am–7:30pm shift and a salary range of $18.99–$28.11 per hour, with opportunities for advancement under UPMC’s Laboratory Career Ladder.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2+ years' experience as a Specimen Processor in a clinical lab, OR Associate degree with biology/chemistry and 1+ year experience, OR Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification with 1+ year experience, OR 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training, OR BS in biological/clinical laboratory science and MLS training in progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen processing, including receiving, sorting, preparing and delivering testing‑ready specimens to work areas, and answering phone inquiries.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, document temperatures as required, restock supplies, maintain clean storage areas, prepare reagents, and assist with QA/QC and specimen storage and retrieval.
• Transport specimens as needed, decontaminate work areas, ensure proper disposal of laboratory waste, and support location-specific duties (PA) such as preparing specimens and slides.

Job description

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh seeks a specimen processor to support analytic activities in the Microbiology Lab. You will receive, sort, and prepare specimens, perform routine instrument maintenance, restock supplies, and assist with QA/QC procedures, while ensuring a clean and organized workspace.

The role is full-time, on-site, with a Tuesday–Friday 9:00am–7:30pm shift and a salary range of $18.99–$28.11 per hour, with opportunities for advancement under UPMC’s Laboratory Career Ladder.