Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Phlebotomy Lab Assistant, Full-time

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 6 hours ago

Qualifications Key Responsibilities Blood specimens are collected by venipuncture on geriatric, adults, children, and infants addressing their age specific needs and per phlebotomy standards....

Lab Assistant, Third Shift, 40 hours

  • Burlington, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 2 days ago

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Ability to identify and evaluate proper specimen collection and storage....

Technical Lab Assistant

  • Newton, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Newton, MA
  • 4 days ago

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems...

Laboratory Assistant II ED Phlebotomist

  • Marlborough, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA
  • 5 days ago

Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested....

Lab Assistant - Night Shift

  • Concord, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Concord, MA
  • 5 days ago

Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing....

Medical Lab Assistant

  • Salem, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Salem, MA
  • 11 days ago

-Collaborate with laboratory staff and healthcare providers to ensure timely and accurate specimen processing. -Perform other related duties as assigned by laboratory management....

Medical Lab Assistant- Per Diem

  • Salem, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Salem, MA
  • 16 days ago

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc. At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech...

Specimen Processor Registrar, Berkshire Medical Center, Shift: Evenings, 40hrs

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 24 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 24 days ago

Processing specimens includes accurate registration of patient information, including demographics and insurance information, accurate ordering of tests, accurate labeling of tubes and specimens....

Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 25 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 25 days ago

Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more...

Laboratory Assistant - overnight

  • Fall River, MA
  • 28 days ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 28 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...

Laboratory Assistant II FT Rotating

  • Framingham, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested....

Medical Lab Assistant- Specimen Processing - 230-11PM

  • Newton, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newton, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities include patient registration, ordering tests, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and timely communication with laboratory and clinical staff....

Clinical Lab Assistant

  • Concord, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Concord, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy/Specimen Processing Supervisor performs a variety of routine processing for all specimens submitted for clinical analysis by receipt and processing...

Supervise the specimen processing on a day to day basis, including scheduling. Maintain inventory of blood drawing tubes and storeroom items at satisfactory levels....

Lab Assistant, 20 hours, Evenings

  • Burlington, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Ability to identify and evaluate proper specimen collection and storage....

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Salary for Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Tech Assistants in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.6%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
Associate's Degree
18.5%
High School or GED
17.0%
Master's Degree
5.5%
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 in Massachusetts
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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