Laboratory Support Technician

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Support Technician to join the Automated Testing Lab. You will work with experienced professionals to ensure specimens are processed, prepared, and ready for testing.

This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy contributing to high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare setting. This position offers opportunities to develop new skills across the laboratory while supporting testing operations and quality

Responsibilities

• Process specimens for testing and prepare them for analysis.
• Assist with specimen receipt, sorting, and distribution.
• Support testing operations across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and microbiology.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Troubleshoot processing issues and help monitor QA/QC activities.
• Answer incoming calls and provide specimen status updates.

Job description

Make a Meaningful Impact Behind the Scenes!

Join our laboratory team and play a vital role in supporting patient care. As a Laboratory Support Technician, you'll work alongside laboratory professionals to ensure specimens are accurately processed, prepared, and ready for testing. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and contributing to high-quality patient outcomes. Successful team members actively seek learning opportunities and take initiative in developing new skills across the laboratory.

Position: Full-Time Laboratory Support Technician

Department: Automated Testing Lab

Location: UPMC Passavant - McCandless

Shifts: 40 Hours/week; Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays on the same shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing & Support
  • Support testing operations in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology, gaining exposure to a broad range of laboratory disciplines while working alongside experienced laboratory professionals
  • Receive, sort, prepare, and distribute specimens for testing, including aliquoting and instrument loading/unloading
  • Verify specimen acceptability while investigating processing issues
  • Monitor pending worklists and resolve unprocessed specimens
  • Assist with specimen and slide storage and retrieval
  • Prepare microscopic slides and perform basic microbiology specimen setup where applicable
  • Answer incoming calls and provide support regarding specimen status and reports
• Quality & Laboratory Operations
  • Help maintain laboratory supplies and inventory levels
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Clean and test laboratory equipment, eyewash stations, and safety showers as assigned
  • Properly sort and dispose of laboratory waste
  • Transport specimens and laboratory supplies as needed
  • Perform routine instrument maintenance and temperature monitoring
  • Prepare and replenish laboratory reagents and consumables
  • Complete assigned quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities
  • Other duties as assigned