LABORATORY ASSISTANT 3

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

2d•$54,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range. With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. The Lab Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality laboratory support within the Occupational Health Clinic, with a primary focus on specimen collection and processing. This position requires a highly skilled phlebotomist who can work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and excellent customer service. The individual will primarily perform venipuncture and specimen collection but will also be expected to cross-train in other clinical functions as needed to support clinic operations. Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) certification or experience is preferred. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills and be able to adapt to the changing needs of the clinic while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Strong phlebotomy and venipuncture skills with experience collecting a high volume of specimens.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience with specimen processing, labeling, and chain-of-custody procedures preferred.
PFT certification or willingness to obtain certification preferred.
Willingness to cross-train in other clinical support functions.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Sorts, labels, and logs specimens and performs testing procedures in accordance with strict procedures.
Sorts and logs specimens, centrifugation, blood separations, and culture materials.
Performs venipuncture and skin puncture to collect specimens from patients.
Performs testing such as separating and centrifuging specimens, adding reagents to specimens, staining slides, tissue cultures, and DNA probe assays.
Transcribes and records test results.
Operates sterilizing equipment to decontaminate glassware.