We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Support Technician to join our team. This full-time evening position runs Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, offering a consistent schedule and excellent work-life balance. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting laboratory operations by ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in daily workflows. Your contributions will directly enable our team to deliver timely and reliable results in a fast-paced healthcare environment. *The qualified candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on relevant experience, education, and hours requirements* Responsibilities: Specimen Processor Duties: + Answer phone inquiries and investigate specimen status. + Receive, sort, prepare, and deliver specimens for analysis. + Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude. Additional Duties: + Perform routine instrument maintenance and record temperatures. + Restock supplies and maintain clean storage spaces. + Prepare and replenish instrument reagents and consumables. + Perform QA/QC procedures. + Assist with specimen/slide storage and retrieval. + Check pending work lists and resolve unprocessed work. + Decontaminate work area and clean glassware. + Test and clean emergency eyewashes and showers. + Sort and dispose of laboratory waste. + Transport specimens off-site and deliver supplies. Additional Duties (Pennsylvania locations only): + Prepare specimens for testing, including building worklists, checking acceptability, aliquoting, and loading/unloading instruments. + Prepare microscopic slides and plant specimens in microbiologic growth media. + High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2 years of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab, + OR associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) and at least 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, + OR Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1 yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, + OR Successful completion of a 50 wk 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 an MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 years of college credits required. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** Medical Laboratory Assistant MLA (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred. Valid driver's license if one is departmentally required. + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**