Laboratory Assistant - Days
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory activities and patient care. The role assists with preparing specimens and supplies, and may include entering laboratory orders and results. It helps ensure laboratory data is accurate and high quality while maintaining a safe, professional work environment. Responsibilities include phlebotomy and collecting, preparing, and processing biological specimens. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on an 8-hour day shift, with a stated schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and an every-third-weekend requirement. No certification or previous experience is required for the Laboratory Assistant level. The posting also describes related senior laboratory assistant and pathology technician levels with distinct qualifications and pay ranges. The listed salary range is $17.00–$36.00, depending on role level, and the position is eligible for a new-hire sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Ability to follow instructions and established protocols.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Reliable, professional, and committed to quality.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Completion of a formal phlebotomy program is preferred.
- Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
- Experience in a laboratory-related field is preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.
- An active phlebotomy certification is required for the Senior Laboratory Assistant level.
- A bachelor's degree in biology or a related subject is required for the Pathology Technician level.
Responsibilities
- Prepare laboratory specimens and related supplies in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Collect, prepare, and process biological specimens; perform phlebotomy.
- Ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity of laboratory data.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- May enter laboratory orders and results.
- Assist in onboarding and training new team members.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support laboratory operations.
Benefits
- Eligible for a new-hire sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
