Laboratory Aide - Core Laboratory Night Shift (Sun-Thurs 11pm-7:30am, rotating holidays)

Laboratory Aide - Core Laboratory Night Shift (Sun-Thurs 11pm-7:30am, rotating holidays)

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine the Laboratory Aides assist technicians and pathologists in a hospital clinical laboratory, a medical research laboratory or in a morgue by performing a variety of semi-skilled routine tasks and/or clerical duties under direction to assist medical staff in making or confirming diagnosis to assist research staff in their work.

Duties of a Laboratory Aide may include the following but are not limited to:

• Accurately accessions and labels patient specimens utilizing the computer system and/or manual procedures.

• Records data into appropriate accession logbooks when computers are not available.

• Reviews all patient specimens received for proper labeling to ensure proper patient identification and check for appropriate sample type and size for the ordered test procedure.

• Prepares and processes patient specimens for analysis to include centrifugation and aliquoting (manually or automatically) and properly distributing the samples to proper lab stations.

• Make calls to give lab results or answers telephones to provide information on availability of patient results, specimen collection information and addition of tests to existing orders.

• Maintains records of laboratory reports as assigned and perform other clerical related duties.Learn the computer to obtain pertinent data and to report test results and generate orders, etc.

• Will be required to provide backup support in laboratory stat service and serve as a runner in transporting specimens between MART building and main hospital and between different departments within the department of laboratory.

• Adheres to all policies and protocols to ensure quality patient care and maintenance of safety rules and HIPAA, NYSDO, Join Commission regulations.

• Will perform filing, inventory control, stock shelves, dust lab analyzers/lab counters and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required : No minimum education or experience requirements.

Preferred : High School Diploma, BS/BA/AA or some college credits. Medical Terminology and prior hospital/lab experience preferred.

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services

• • Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.

• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen

• • Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.

• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

* The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $36,232 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

• Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

Job Number: 2601183

Official Job Title: : Laboratory Aide

Job Field : Laboratory

Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: : Central Core Laboratory, Department of Laboratories

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Night Shift Shift Hours: : Sun-Thurs 11pm-7:30am, rotating holidays Pass Days: : Fri, Sat

Posting Start Date : Jun 10, 2026

Posting End Date : Jun 24, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Salary: : $40,807 / Year

Salary Grade: : SG5

SBU Area: : Stony Brook University Hospital

Req ID: 2601183