Clinical Lab Assistant

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to support Clinical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians. Under supervision, you will handle specimens, assist with inventory and maintenance, and perform related duties in the lab.

Requirements include at least one year in phlebotomy or EKG, high school or GED with an associate degree preferred, and formal phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training (ASCP certification desirable).

Qualifications

• One year experience in phlebotomy or EKG preferred.
• Provide proof of formal Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training is required; ASCP certification highly desirable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School or GED

Associates

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant works under the general supervision of the laboratory section manager in support of the Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists and Technicians. He/she performs duties in the technical areas of the laboratory including specimen handling, inventory, maintenance and others as assigned.

Experience Required

One year experience in phlebotomy/EKG is preferred.

Education Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL OR GEDASSOCIATES

License/Certification Requirements

Provide proof of formal Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training is required (annual recertification is not required); PBT (ASCP) certification highly desirable.

Salary Min ($)

USD $23.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $37.00