Laboratory Support Technician - Fast-Paced Lab Care

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in McCandless is seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Support Technician to join the Automated Testing Lab. The role involves processing and supporting specimens, preparing slides, and assisting with various lab operations.

Monday–Friday schedule with rotating weekends and holidays on the same shift. You will work with chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology, gaining exposure to a broad range of disciplines while supporting testing operations and ensuring quality patient

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing & Support: Receive, sort, prepare, and distribute specimens for testing, including aliquoting and instrument loading
• 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

UPMC Passavant in McCandless is seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Support Technician to join the Automated Testing Lab. The role involves processing and supporting specimens, preparing slides, and assisting with various lab operations.

Monday–Friday schedule with rotating weekends and holidays on the same shift. You will work with chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology, gaining exposure to a broad range of disciplines while supporting testing operations and ensuring quality patient