Assistant, Laboratory

Laboratory Assistant

Located in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849 The Laboratory Assistant assists laboratory personnel in daily accessioning. Performs pre-analytical processing of specimens and a variety of clerical duties in support of the department.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receives, sorts, and performs accurate data entry for all specimens entering the laboratory
• Receives and processes written/electronic requests from group physicians for routine or STAT laboratory tests
• Follows appropriate handling requirements for patient specimens
• Identifies and documents situations that may adversely impact test performance or reporting of results and notifies management of situation
• Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of department
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls receive in Laboratory
• Processes and files form requests, records, and related laboratory paperwork
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in a Laboratory preferred

Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

• Medical terminology and computer application preferred
• Ability to handle simultaneous requests and telephone calls
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures helpful

Featured Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K with automatic employer contribution.
• PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to additional life insurance.
• Access to a variety of Wellness programs.

The compensation range for this position is $16.00/hour $24.00/hour. Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.