Laboratory Assistant - Fulltime Days

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Laboratory Assistant to support daily laboratory operations. The role involves preparing and processing biological specimens and supplies, maintaining the accuracy and quality of laboratory data, and helping ensure a safe, clean, organized, efficient, and professional laboratory environment. The position may also involve entering laboratory orders and results and performing other assigned tasks. No certification or previous experience is required for the Laboratory Assistant level. The posting also describes separate higher-level roles: Senior Laboratory Assistant requires active phlebotomy certification, while Pathology Technician requires a bachelor's degree in biology or a related subject. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch, for 40 scheduled hours per week. There are no weekends or holidays. The listed salary range is $17.00–$36.00, with an eligible new-hire sign-on bonus; the posting gives different pay ranges for the Laboratory Assistant, Senior Laboratory Assistant, and Pathology Technician levels.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail.
Ability to follow instructions and established protocols.
Reliable, professional, and committed to quality.
Comfort working in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
No certification or previous experience is required for the Laboratory Assistant level.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Completion of a formal phlebotomy program, phlebotomy experience, and experience in a laboratory-related field preferred.
May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a formal phlebotomy program.
Phlebotomy experience.
Experience in a laboratory-related field.

Responsibilities

Prepare laboratory specimens and related supplies according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
Collect, prepare, and process biological specimens, including phlebotomy-related responsibilities stated in the summary.
Ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity of laboratory data.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Enter laboratory orders and results, as applicable.
Perform additional assigned duties to support laboratory operations.