Assistant, Laboratory

Consensus Health LLC; Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with automatic employer contribution

PTO and paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Consensus Health LLC in Jefferson Township is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory personnel with accessioning, preprocessing specimens, and clerical duties. Responsibilities include entering data for specimens, processing laboratory test requests, and ensuring proper handling of specimens.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and prior lab experience is preferred. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, and wellness programs. Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $24.00 per hour depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a laboratory preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in medical terminology and computer applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, and accurately enters data for all specimens.
• Processes written or electronic requests for laboratory tests.
• Identifies and documents situations affecting test performance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer applications

Ability to handle simultaneous requests

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Located in: Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849.

The Laboratory Assistant assists laboratory personnel in daily accessioning, performs pre‑analytical processing of specimens, and supports the department with various clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, and accurately enters data for all specimens entering the laboratory.
• Receives and processes written or electronic requests from group physicians for routine or STAT laboratory tests.
• Follows appropriate handling requirements for patient specimens.
• Identifies and documents situations that may adversely impact test performance or result reporting and notifies management of the situation.
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls received in the laboratory.
• Processes and files form requests, records, and related laboratory paperwork.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a laboratory preferred.
• Knowledge and skills: medical terminology and computer applications preferred; ability to handle simultaneous requests and phone calls; knowledge of laboratory procedures helpful.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Voluntary short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Additional life insurance.
• Wellness programs.

Compensation range: $16.00/hour–$24.00/hour, based on role level, education, experience, and location.

Consensus Health is a physician‑owned and‑governed medical group based in New Jersey.