Lab Assistant

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Shift: Rotating

Status: 40 hours per week 

Ready to be the backbone of our lab? As a Lab Assistant, you'll work under regular supervision to keep our laboratory running smoothly! You'll master a variety of essential laboratory support procedures—from order entry and specimen pick-up to transportation, tracking, receipt, and processing. You'll become proficient with our information systems and get hands-on experience operating and maintaining pre and post analytic laboratory equipment, including our laboratory automation systems. If needed at your site, you might even get the chance to perform phlebotomy services. Throughout it all, you'll build great relationships with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers by bringing a courteous and professional attitude to every interaction.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience in a medical setting, hospital or clinic laboratory preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and human anatomy preferred.