Lead Specimen Processor
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UPMC Presbyterian’s high-volume Automated Testing Laboratory is seeking a Lead Specimen Processor for the night shift. The role oversees specimen benches, supports workflow across specialty departments, and helps maintain quality and accuracy in diagnostic testing. The lead also monitors section operations, supports staff training and scheduling, and assumes delegated duties during the supervisor’s absence.
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Full job description
Join Our Team at UPMC Presbyterian - Lead Specimen Processor (Night Shift)
Are you an experienced laboratory professional ready to take the next step in your career? UPMC Presbyterian's high-volume Automated Testing Laboratory is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lead Specimen Processor to join our night shift team.
As the Lead Specimen Processor, you will play a key role in overseeing the specimen benches, ensuring efficient workflow, and collaborating with specialty departments throughout the Clinical Lab Building. If you're ready to lead by example and help drive quality and accuracy in diagnostic testing, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
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All duties of a Specimen Processor.
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Responds courteously to customer complaints and works to provide a satisfactory outcome.
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Requests changes to charge codes. Investigates billing questions.
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Participates in the orientation and training of new employees or students. Manages training schedules for the assigned section.
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Orders supplies as required. Manages inventory needs within the section.
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Monitors all work activities in the section, observing that all processing duties are performed according to procedures.
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Ensures that all associates use appropriate biohazard protection and that all safety guidelines are followed.
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As needed, meets with researchers and sets up proper ordering conventions and billing accounts.
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Able to competently manage 85% of any processing responsibilities.
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Completes schedules for the section to ensure adequate coverage and minimal overtime.
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Assures smooth operation of the section. Adjusts work assignments and completes Kronos timecards according to deadlines.
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Assumes temporary delegated duties during Supervisor's absence.
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High school graduate required.
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Associates or B.S. degree preferred.
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3 years of experience required as a laboratory specimen processor (or higher) in order to acquire a thorough knowledge of laboratory and sectional policies and procedures.
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Effective troubleshooting and interpersonal skills.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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A.S.C.P. certification preferred
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
How this job compares
Set against the 449 open Laboratory Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$80–122K/yr112 salary ranges
- US median$20–24/hr150 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 44 open Laboratory Operations jobs in Pennsylvania and 449 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Laboratory Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (279 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 255 of the 449 open Laboratory Operations jobs (57%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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