Laboratory Assistant

City of Hope • Goodyear, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of tasks that support laboratory technical staff, including specimen processing for in-house and reference laboratory testing; responding to inquiries by telephone, Teams, email, and Epic Secure Chat; centrifugation and analyzer loading; inventory organization and review; specimen management; urinalysis and kit test preparation; waived testing according to approved protocols; and equipment maintenance. The role requires strong teamwork and clear, effective communication to achieve common goals, meet deadlines, and provide quality patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong teamwork and clear, effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
• Respond to inquiries by telephone, Teams, email, and Epic Secure Chat.
• Perform centrifugation and load analyzers.
• Organize and review inventory.
• Manage specimens.
• Prepare urinalysis and kits for testing.
• Perform waived testing according to approved protocols.
• Maintain equipment.

What This Job Offers

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