Clinical Lab Assistant - Hematology - Full time - Evening shift

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

9h

About The Position

Be part of the team that helps deliver accurate, timely lab results that support patient care. As a Clinical Lab Assistant , you’ll play a key role in specimen quality, processing, and workflow support—combining hands-on lab support with detail-focused clerical and data responsibilities. What you’ll do Prepare specimens for testing, including centrifugation, aliquoting, measuring/recording volumes, and ensuring proper storage/packaging for in-house or referral testing. Support technical staff by loading and unloading specimens from analyzers . Perform designated laboratory procedures and help ensure accurate, reproducible reporting of results with attention to quality and detail. Complete complex clerical/process functions using independent judgment to support timely and accurate results reporting. Assist with quality control activities and help prepare quality assurance information to support lab monitoring. Manage department inventory by counting stock and storing received supplies . Collect and prepare biohazardous waste for removal following safety protocols. Maintain a strong focus on safety protocols and contribute to a safe lab environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to follow clinical protocols, specifications, and procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Must achieve a passing score on data entry and medical terminology tests
• Comfortable working with minimal direct supervision, communicating clearly, and using good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a health-related field preferred
• Previous laboratory experience preferred (two years in a related field preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing, including centrifugation, aliquoting, measuring/recording volumes, and ensuring proper storage/packaging for in-house or referral testing.
• Support technical staff by loading and unloading specimens from analyzers
• Perform designated laboratory procedures and help ensure accurate, reproducible reporting of results with attention to quality and detail.
• Complete complex clerical/process functions using independent judgment to support timely and accurate results reporting.
• Assist with quality control activities and help prepare quality assurance information to support lab monitoring.
• Manage department inventory by counting stock and storing received supplies
• Collect and prepare biohazardous waste for removal following safety protocols.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety protocols and contribute to a safe lab environment.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• an education assistance program
• an employee assistance program
• employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees