Laboratory Support Tech III — Specimen & LIS Expert

University of Rochester Medicine; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Technician aligned with the Automated Lab department to perform a wide range of technical tasks and ensure specimen integrity. This full-time role requires meticulous attention to procedures, high accuracy in data entry, and the ability to train and guide junior staff as needed.

Candidates will travel between testing locations, follow regulatory practices, and contribute to quality assurance while supporting the OR and other critical

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field required.
• 1 year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Support Tech II, or 2 years related health care setting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical assignments involving sequences of related operations.
• Follows written procedures and ensures appropriate practices are followed.
• Identifies and processes specimens while maintaining specimen integrity for laboratory testing.
• Trains new or less experienced staff and acts as Tech in Charge, as needed.
• Travels between testing locations, as needed.
• Exercises complex skill and judgment, and knowledge of the principles and methods of a technical field.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Lab information systems

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

LIS

EMR

Middleware

Job description

The University of Rochester Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Technician aligned with the Automated Lab department to perform a wide range of technical tasks and ensure specimen integrity. This full-time role requires meticulous attention to procedures, high accuracy in data entry, and the ability to train and guide junior staff as needed.

Candidates will travel between testing locations, follow regulatory practices, and contribute to quality assurance while supporting the OR and other critical