Lab Tech Assistant Jobs

A Laboratory Technician Assistant in the med tech industry is responsible for supporting technologists in the laboratory by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, and adhering to lab procedures and safety protocols. They play an essential role in the accurate and efficient processing of patient samples, contributing to the delivery of reliable and timely diagnostic results. These professionals often handle administrative tasks such as record keeping, data entry, and inventory management as well.

Key skills for a Lab Tech Assistant include attention to detail, organization, technical proficiency, and a strong understanding of laboratory safety procedures. Certification as a lab assistant is typically required, and this may include passing an exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology or a similar accrediting body. Prior to becoming a Lab Tech Assistant, individuals may have roles such as a Phlebotomist, a Medical Assistant, or a Lab Aide, all of which provide relevant experience in clinical lab settings.

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Emerson Health

Clinical Lab Assistant - Pathology

Clinical Lab Assistant - Pathology Schedule: Per Diem Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00 / Hourly Shift: Day shift Hours: 8:00-4:30 flexible About this role Support Critical Behind-the-Scenes Patient Care...

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Histology Lab Assistant

  • Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc
  • Taylor, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Taylor, TX
  • 2 days ago

Champion safety, compliance, and quality control All you need is: High School Diploma or equivalent Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing Strong reading, writing, and...

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Laboratory Assistant - Lanihuli Patient Service Center

  • Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP
  • Hilo, HI
  • 7 days ago
  • Hilo, HI
  • 7 days ago

All you need is: High School Diploma or equivalent Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to telephones, computers, centrifuges...

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Specimen Processor - Overnight

  • Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc
  • Hicksville, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY
  • 2 days ago

Bonus points if youve got: 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing Well give you: Appreciation...

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Laboratory Assistant II - Laboratory-Hospital

  • Aspirus Health
  • Medford, WI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Medford, WI
  • 9 hours ago

LABORATORY ASSISTANT II Aspirus Medford Hospital, Medford, WI Full Time (.8 FTE, 64 hours every pay period) 8-hour Day/PM shifts, primarily Monday Friday, weekends as needed Compassion....

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Clinical Lab Assistant Phlebotomy

  • Methodist Hospital Northeast
  • TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • TX
  • 9 hours ago

Independently performs specimen processing and testing to include moderate complexity testing. Sets up instruments and performs basic equipment maintenance....

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Laboratory Assistant (SW)

  • CharterCARE Health Partners
  • North Providence, RI
  • 9 hours ago
  • North Providence, RI
  • 9 hours ago

, processing of specimens for cytological and pathologic examination....

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Laboratory Assistant

  • Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 9 hours ago

Job Title Laboratory Assistant Full-time Days 7 AM to 7:30 PM every other weekend Your experience matters Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical...

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Phlebotomy Lab Assistant PRN

  • HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 9 hours ago

You will provide services addressing age-related techniques in specimen collection and care focusing on neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations....

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Lab Assistant - Nights

  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Cartersville, GA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cartersville, GA
  • 9 hours ago

Overview: Performs sample processing and exempt screening and monitoring tests in accordance with CMS (CLIA '88), OSHA and other applicable regulatory, established standards as may be applicable....

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Lab Assistant - The Woodlands, Tx

  • The US Oncology Network
  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Overview Texas Oncology is looking for a Lab Assistant to join our team! This position will support The Woodlands, Texas location. This is a full-time Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with no...

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Lab Assistant II - Histology

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 10 hours ago

Lab Assistant II - Histology - Royal Oak, MI, On-Call Performs routine and limited non-routine functions to assist in the preparation of histopathology samples. employee may be eligible to receive...

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Laboratory Assistant

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Performs phlebotomy; prepares cytology specimens; processes specimens prior to analysis, performs culture setup. Performs collection of nasal and throat swabs....

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Lab Assistant, PRN, Nights

  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 10 hours ago

Overview Schedule for this position is every other Friday,Saturday, 5:30PM - 6:00AM Experience the advantages of real career change Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay...

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Laboratory Assistant Full-Time Nights

  • Kindred Healthcare, Inc
  • Lewiston, ID
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lewiston, ID
  • 10 hours ago

Job Summary The Lab Assistant II performs advanced technical and clerical duties across multiple laboratory functions, including specimen collection, processing, data entry, and quality control activities...

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Salary for Lab Tech Assistant Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Tech Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Tech Assistants offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.0%
Bachelor's Degree
26.3%
Associate's Degree
18.7%
High School or GED
16.5%
Master's Degree
5.4%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Lab Tech Assistants
Less than 1 year
43.8%
None
24.2%
4-6 years
15.2%
2-4 years
13.9%
1-2 years
2.9%


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