Laboratory Support Technician

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh region seeks a Laboratory Support Technician to join the Automated Testing Lab. You will support specimen processing, preparation, and loading for testing, while collaborating with experienced laboratory professionals in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, quality control, and ongoing learning as you assist with QA/QC activities and maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment.

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

Job description

Make an Engaging Impact Beh in 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

Note: All competencies must be achieved. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the role.