Laboratory Support Technician
On-site · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Laboratory Support Technician needed at UPMC Cytogenetic Laboratory (UCL) to perform routine instrument maintenance, prepare and replenish reagents, assist with QA/QC, manage specimens and slides, and support testing workflows. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant specimen-processing experience, or an associated/biological-degree pathway; certification (Medical Laboratory Assistant MLA/ASCP) preferred; relevant lab duties include handling glassware, waste disposal, and transporting specimens. Rotating schedule (Tuesday–Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2 years experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab, OR
- Associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) and at least 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR
- Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR
- Successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course, OR
- B.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in a biological or clinical laboratory science OR
- Currently enrolled in a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 years college credits required.
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