Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in Michigan

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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Lab Assistant II - Histology

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 20 hours ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 20 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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Lab Assistant

  • Tenet Healthcare Corporation
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Prioritizes incoming specimens; processes patient specimens in accordance with department safety and OSHA guidelines....

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Specimen Processor, part time, days/evenings

  • Holland Hospital
  • Holland, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 1 day ago

Practices and promotes safe work practices throughout the laboratory with special attention to specimen processing....

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Specimen Processor

  • University of Michigan
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2 days ago

Job Detail Job Opening ID 278302 Working Title Specimen Processor Job Title Specimen Processor Work Location Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Modes of Work Onsite Full/Part Time Full-Time...

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Lab Assistant - STAT Lab

  • Tenet Health
  • Detroit, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 2 days ago

Prioritizes incoming specimens; processes patient specimens in accordance with department safety and OSHA guidelines....

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Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist) - Contingent

  • Henry Ford Hospital
  • Wyandotte, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Wyandotte, MI
  • 3 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of laboratory support procedures including specimen collection or phlebotomy, order entry, processing...

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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Job in Southfield, Michigan

  • Select Source International
  • Southfield, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 4 days ago

CCHT -Clinical Technician - Dialysis Location: 25664 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI 48034 Duration: 13 weeks (possible extension) Pay: $24-$27/hour (W2) Shift: 4:30 AM - 2:30 PM 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM...

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Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist) - OP Testing - Contingent

  • Henry Ford Hospital
  • Clinton Township, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Clinton Township, MI
  • 5 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of laboratory support procedures including specimen collection or phlebotomy, order entry, processing...

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Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist) - 24 hrs - Days

  • Henry Ford Hospital
  • Jackson, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 5 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of laboratory support procedures including specimen collection or phlebotomy, order entry, processing...

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Lab Assistant II

  • Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
  • Troy, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 8 days ago

Category Laboratory Location Troy, Michigan Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations Shift Day Employee type Regular Part-Time Work mode On-site Job Description Lab Assistant II -...

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Lab Assistant - Surgical Pathology - 40 hrs - Days

  • Henry Ford Hospital
  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago

Equipment includes specimen barcode label printers, freezers, refrigerators, centrifuges, glassware cleaning equipment, autoclaves as well as pre and postanalytic laboratory automation system as needed...

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Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist) - Contingent - Variable Shift

  • Henry Ford Hospital
  • Jackson, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 11 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of laboratory support procedures including specimen collection or phlebotomy, order entry, processing...

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Lab Assistant - 40 hrs - Afternoons

  • Henry Ford Hospital
  • Jackson, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 11 days ago

Equipment includes specimen barcode label printers, freezers, refrigerators, centrifuges, glassware cleaning equipment, autoclaves as well as pre and postanalytic laboratory automation system as needed...

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Lab Assistant 0 FTE

  • Trinity Health
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 12 days ago

Able to operate basic equipment i.e. centrifuges. Able to prepare specimens for staining. Must be able to do analytical functions as calculating, weighing and correlating of information....

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Lab Assistant Core

  • Covenant HealthCare
  • Saginaw, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Saginaw, MI
  • 12 days ago

The training insures the skills required for proper specimen collection, handling and processing....

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Salary for Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in Michigan

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Lab Tech Assistants in Michigan 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 in Michigan
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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