Laboratory Support Specialist

4 days ago


Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom ZipRecruiter Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Support Technician to join our team. As a Laboratory Support Technician, you will work closely with technical staff in the laboratory to support analytic activities with tasks required prior to specimen analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receives, sorts, prepares, and delivers testing-ready specimens for analysis to work areas.
  • Answers phone inquiries, investigates specimen status, and reports disposition.
  • Demonstrates a service approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude in work situations.
  • Performs routine and basic instrument maintenance according to established protocols.
  • Assists with restocking supplies, maintaining an optimal inventory, and keeping storage spaces clean and orderly.
  • Prepares and replenishes instrument reagents and consumables as needed.
  • Performs QA/QC procedures as assigned.
  • Assists with specimen/slide storage and retrieval.
  • Checks pending work lists, investigates, and resolves any unprocessed work.
  • Decontaminates work areas, keeping a neat and clean working environment.
  • Keeps glassware clean and dry, including testing for residue removal as needed.
  • Tests and cleans emergency eyewashes and showers as assigned.
  • Sorts laboratory waste and ensures proper disposal.
  • Transports specimens off-site and delivers supplies where required.

Requirements:

  • 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 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab.
  • OR B.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in a biological or clinical laboratory science.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Medical Laboratory Assistant MLA (ASCP) or equivalent certification. Valid driver's license if one is departmentally required.

Act 34 with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer//Veteran



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