LAB ASSISTANT II

Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore, MD • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center - Now Hiring a Lab Assistant II. Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025. As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family. Responsible for the support of technical areas (Histology and Surgical Pathology) and independent performance of specimen accessioning, preparation, and storage. May perform waived technical procedures, associated quality control, and preventive maintenance. Participates in Quality management processes as needed.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• 1 year of technical or administrative experience in the lab preferred
• Training and experience as a Laboratory Assistant in an accredited computerized laboratory preferred.
• Good communication skills, entry level computer knowledge and typing skills necessary.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of technical or administrative experience in the lab preferred
• Training and experience as a Laboratory Assistant in an accredited computerized laboratory preferred.
• Prior Laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the support of technical areas (Histology and Surgical Pathology)
• Independent performance of specimen accessioning, preparation, and storage.
• May perform waived technical procedures, associated quality control, and preventive maintenance.
• Participates in Quality management processes as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and "catch up" provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees