Lab Assistant I - FT - Evenings - MRPS

Memorial Healthcare

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant I prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders through laboratory information systems for clinical laboratory and/or anatomic pathology work, and by verifying specimen acceptability. The role performs clerical duties, maintains equipment and adequate supply stock, and keeps the work area safe, aseptic, and organized. It also supports specimen receipt, identification, accessioning, processing, and transport, and provides laboratory customer service for add-on requests, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiries, and related needs.

This position is based in Miramar, Florida, works evenings five days per week, and does not require weekend work. No prior work experience is required. Candidates should be attentive to detail, organized, adaptable, able to work as part of a team, and consistent in following established procedures. The work requires effective communication with internal and external customers, basic knowledge of laboratory information systems, critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior work experience required.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Critical thinking and effective communication skills.
• Decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, adaptability, teamwork, and consistent adherence to established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders through laboratory information systems.
• Verify specimen acceptability.
• Perform clerical duties.
• Maintain equipment and adequate stock of supplies.
• Maintain a safe, aseptic, and organized work area.
• Assist with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.
• Provide laboratory customer service, including handling add-on requests, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, and result inquiries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED